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Meota and District News: Seniors enjoy a spring get-together

New house on Second Avenue makes rapid progress.

May 20, 2024 7:38 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech will give a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

May 20, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Our yearly reminder that we are still British North Americans

Having a politically weak but symbolically powerful monarch as the head of state within a Westminster-style democracy has proven to be an effective barricade against populist demagogues.

May 19, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Sask. sees decrease in housing starts despite strong report from CMHC

Saskatchewan is joined by British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario as the only provinces that saw a decrease in the number of housing starts in 2024.

May 19, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Ground is broken on Starbucks in North Battleford

Starbucks part of Eagles Landing development of Red Pheasant First Nation

May 19, 2024 12:33 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - How AI may actually end the world

The semiconductor industry is currently facing a major challenge: demand for advanced 5nm and 7nm chips.

May 19, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Reminder: leave baby wildlife alone

In spite of their good intentions, humans can greatly reduce young animals' chances for survival.

May 19, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Be bear aware

To enhance public safety and reduce the creation of habituated and food-conditioned bears, it is against the law to feed bears.

May 19, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Boxelder bugs – a big nuisance but harmless

Wide use of boxelder trees in urban areas and on farmsteads has enabled boxelder bugs to widen their range.

May 19, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Communities in Full Color through Discovery Co-op’s initiative

1,550 gallons in paint donations since 2016.

May 18, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

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