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We find forgiveness easier to accept than to give

We find forgiveness easier to accept than to give

“Not again,” Ed my old neighbour grumbled. My former neighbour from Saskatchewan had no patience when I reminded him that forgiving someone is a gift you give yourself. Ed sees forgiveness as a useless activity that is a waste of our time.
The last long weekend of summer is upon us

The last long weekend of summer is upon us

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COVID-19 update: Two new cases, three in hospital, 16 more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Two new cases, three in hospital, 16 more recoveries

There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 28, bringing the total to 1,611 reported cases. The new cases are in the Far North West (1) and Saskatoon (1) zones. Of the 1,611 reported cases, 44 are considered active.
Fall bloom in the garden

Fall bloom in the garden

As fall rolls around, we often see less colour in the garden. Often gardeners are taking a break from the summer chores and focusing on the harvest of vegetables and other more autumn-like chores.
A 10th person arrested in Tiki Laverdiere murder

A 10th person arrested in Tiki Laverdiere murder

A tenth person has been charged in connection with the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverediere.
COVID safety measures resulted in the “redesign” of literacy camp

COVID safety measures resulted in the “redesign” of literacy camp

Submitted With COVID 19 rocking every faucet of normalcy in both formal and informal social settings, Light of Christ Catholic Schools had to make last-minute plans to promote literacy for our students and, for all our children impacted by school shu
Trump tower hotel in Vancouver closed ‘indefinitely’

Trump tower hotel in Vancouver closed ‘indefinitely’

Mott 32, the upscale Cantonese restaurant at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver did not open August 27, after staff taped a sign to the front door, saying "we are temporarily closed (not COVID-19 related). Thank you.
Wollaston Lake RCMP – Second weekend in a row of significant alcohol seizures

Wollaston Lake RCMP – Second weekend in a row of significant alcohol seizures

On Saturday August 22, at approximately 9 a.m., Wollaston Lake RCMP received information that a local resident was returning to Wollaston Lake on a private boat with alcohol intended for resale in the area.
U of S researcher delves into north Sask. woodland caribou

U of S researcher delves into north Sask. woodland caribou

A University of Saskatchewan researcher is asking how traditional values can protect a critical population of woodland caribou.

La Ronge council defeats downtown shelter bid

La Ronge town council rejected a bid to approve a new location for a homeless shelter downtown in a 4-1 vote Wednesday night. The vote followed pressure from six local businesses that say the main drag is not the right place for social services.
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