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Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

1963 murder of Allan Thomas in Glaslyn, Sask.: Have things changed since Maclean's magazine compared the North Battleford region to the southern U.S. and said 'This is our Alabama'?
Keep your cats safe from haters

Keep your cats safe from haters

Someone has been shooting at cats in North Battleford
Prairie Wool: Birthday bash!

Prairie Wool: Birthday bash!

‘Old’ is a matter of perspective.
Garden Chat: Clematis —them that climb and them that don’t

Garden Chat: Clematis —them that climb and them that don’t

Delightful, hardy clematis varieties for Prairie gardens.
Coronation festivities at Government House

Coronation festivities at Government House

Events at Government House on May 13 were held to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
May 13: It's World Migratory Bird Day

May 13: It's World Migratory Bird Day

Check out DUC's website for tips to help identify some common species.
Update: Subject of dangerous persons alert arrested

Update: Subject of dangerous persons alert arrested

Melvin Starblanket was being sought after shots were fired at a house on Pelican Lake First Nation March 30.
Commentary: CRA wins award after giving $32B to dead people

Commentary: CRA wins award after giving $32B to dead people

Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents Teddy Awards for the worst of government waste.
Council formally authorizes proceeding with splash park

Council formally authorizes proceeding with splash park

Council authorizes administration to partner with Rotary Club in proceeding with splash park proposal for Connaught School area.
Province, partners sign six year lotteries agreement

Province, partners sign six year lotteries agreement

Renewal of lottery agreement means more funds going to sport, culture and recreation
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