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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

News ‘n’ views from Baljennie

Threshing day was held at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford on Friday, Sept. 27, attended by approximately 250 Grade 4 students, plus their teachers, from the local area. The indoor agenda got started at 10 a.m.

Fall scramble attracts 105 golfers at the lake

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