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One killed in crash on Hwy 17

One killed in crash on Hwy 17

On Oct. 2 at 6:18 a.m., Maidstone RCMP attended to a scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately five miles south of the city of Lloydminster. An eastbound GMC pickup truck collided with a southbound five-ton commercial box truck.
Saskatchewan Horse Federation launches hall of fame

Saskatchewan Horse Federation launches hall of fame

Submitted The Saskatchewan Horse Federation has announced the launch of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation Hall of Fame, established to honour and celebrate Saskatchewan residents who significantly contributed to the growth and awareness of the role h
3,600 lions and tigers being kept as pets in Canada.

3,600 lions and tigers being kept as pets in Canada.

CNW - Wild cats are fascinating creatures, from afar. But according to a new survey, more than 3,600 lions and tigers are estimated to be kept as pets in Canada. In fact, 1.
Battlefords housing market rebounds

Battlefords housing market rebounds

Submitted by SRAR The Battlefords and region housing market rebounded significantly in September. Forty-four homes sold, up eight per cent from last year’s 37, while the dollar volume jumped 40 per cent to $9.4 million, up from $6.7 million.
Month of the Métis proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Month of the Métis proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Friday, Oct.
At election time, is all spending good spending?

At election time, is all spending good spending?

It’s right for Canadians to value a just society that leaves no one behind. But relying on ever-increasing spending to do so is driving us toward bankruptcy
Strike set to commence against SaskTel Friday

Strike set to commence against SaskTel Friday

SaskTel has announced that contract talks between SaskTel with Unifor, as well as between Directwest and Unifor, have reached an impasse and that Unifor will commence a strike Friday, Oct. 4. According to a news release from SaskTel Oct.
Chief chamber executive is ACE

Chief chamber executive is ACE

Submitted The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak received her Accredited Chamber Executive designation at the annual meeting and gala event of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada in Saint Joh
Turtleford Hotel Burned to Ground With Most of the Town

Turtleford Hotel Burned to Ground With Most of the Town

Railway & Main
Angel is not a word that I’m often called

Angel is not a word that I’m often called

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
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