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Battleford to fog for mosquitoes

Battleford to fog for mosquitoes

For the first time in a number of years, the Town of Battleford will fog for mosquitoes. A release issued by the town this week states the tentative start date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, weather permitting.
Making the best of it in the time of COVID-19

Making the best of it in the time of COVID-19

Cairns on Cinema
Words of Cheer - Self-Efficacy - Soft Skill No.1

Words of Cheer - Self-Efficacy - Soft Skill No.1

After my initial interview with Caitlyn Nelson, Cheer Factory and Cheer Forge in Kitchener, Ont,, I knew we would continue our conversation because there were so many topics that could not be covered in 400 words.
Museum open by appointment

Museum open by appointment

Maidstone Museum members met at the museum July 13 observing appropriate distancing. Our museum opened for guided tours on July 18 and 19 and, for August, tours will be by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m.
Former Baljennie resident turns 107

Former Baljennie resident turns 107

Baljennie News
Ground broken at Melfort Hospital for new helipad

Ground broken at Melfort Hospital for new helipad

It was a quiet but momentous day at Melfort Hospital with city councillors and members from the northeast health community coming together to break ground on the new helipad site on the east side of the hospital complex.

Paid parking to resume at SHA facilities

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will resume paid parking at all SHA facilities effective Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Saskatchewan further expands temporary wage supplement program

Saskatchewan further expands temporary wage supplement program

More workers at integrated healthcare facilities who are helping some of Saskatchewan’s most vulnerable citizens through the pandemic are now eligible for the Saskatchewan Temporary Wage Supplement Program.
It’s never as simple as a matter of common sense

It’s never as simple as a matter of common sense

I can understand that the present high heat of the summer wilts my tomato plants. They need more water as the daily temperature soars. I cannot understand Ed saying that I should just let my plants wilt and not water them.
No swimming lessons offered this summer

No swimming lessons offered this summer

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