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BUH Foundation gives away $30,000

BUH Foundation gives away $30,000

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation held the first set of draws in their $100,000 Cash Lottery and gave away a total of $30,000 to 12 lucky winners on Friday, Sept. 20.
Forgotten Saskatchewan features dazzling photos of old rural stuff

Forgotten Saskatchewan features dazzling photos of old rural stuff

Book Review A 2019 photography book Forgotten Saskatchewan presents some startlingly beautiful imagery, as well as some nagging, self-reflective questions about Saskatchewan art.
Mainstream electric cars ‘a matter of time’ enthusiasts say during stop in North Battleford

Mainstream electric cars ‘a matter of time’ enthusiasts say during stop in North Battleford

As battery power increases and costs decrease, some see the mainstream use of electric vehicles in the not-too-distant future. SaskEV is an electric vehicle advocacy group.
Gripe Water recalled because of microbial contamination

Gripe Water recalled because of microbial contamination

CNW - Health Canada is advising Canadians that RW Consumer Products Ltd.
Canada must protect its drug supply

Canada must protect its drug supply

Canada’s drug supply is meant to provide for 37 million Canadians, not 370 million Americans. U.S. cross-border shopping could endanger Canadians
What NOT to do when you come upon a vehicle crash

What NOT to do when you come upon a vehicle crash

Roddickton, Newfoundland and Labrador - At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Sept. 17, Roddickton RCMP, along with Emergency Medical Services and Englee Fire Department, were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle rollover with injuries.
Team Ahkameyimok win more than first place in The Amazing Race Canada

Team Ahkameyimok win more than first place in The Amazing Race Canada

Reprinted from the Bonnyville Nouvelle By Meagan MacEachern It was about more than just being crowned the winners of season seven of The Amazing Race Canada. For Team Ahkameyimok, it was about bringing the country together.
You need to know this Tim Hortons life hack

You need to know this Tim Hortons life hack

This comes to us from our sister paper The Dawson Creek Mirror. Erika Sherk of the Dawson Creek Mirror shares the following life hack: Definition: Life hack or life-hack, lifehack; noun.
SGEU fears for safety of workers, inmates amid more gang violence at Saskatoon correctional centre

SGEU fears for safety of workers, inmates amid more gang violence at Saskatoon correctional centre

SGEU said Friday it is concerned for worker and inmate safety after an increase of violence at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.
Trudeau promises gun bans

Trudeau promises gun bans

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Toronto this week announcing promises to ban more guns. Earlier this year, Bill C-71, sponsored by Liberal Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale, became law.
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