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Individuals convicted of simple possession of cannabis can now apply for no-fee pardons

Individuals convicted of simple possession of cannabis can now apply for no-fee pardons

Submitted Starting Thursday, people who have a criminal record only for simple possession of cannabis can apply for a pardon, which will make it easier to work, go to school, travel and actively participate in their communities.
No slowing down for summer in Unity

No slowing down for summer in Unity

Unity News
Celebration at Shiloh this Saturday

Celebration at Shiloh this Saturday

Submitted The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum and the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery Restoration Society are planning to celebrate a little known part of Saskatchewan history at an event Saturday, Aug. 3.
RM of Meota ratepayers meet at the lake

RM of Meota ratepayers meet at the lake

Meota News
Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre celebrates 40 years Aug. 11

Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre celebrates 40 years Aug. 11

Thirty years ago, in 1979, a small group of residents in the Hamlet of Frenchman Butte gathered and decided to accept the gift of the local Canadian National Railways train station and to use it as the basis for establishing a heritage museum.
Radisson Show and Shine held July 28

Radisson Show and Shine held July 28

Borden / Radisson News
Basic science also points to lack of solar storage

Basic science also points to lack of solar storage

Letter
24 Sussex Has Fallen Down, coming soon to a theatre near you

24 Sussex Has Fallen Down, coming soon to a theatre near you

From the Top of the Pile
Poundmaker hosts performance festival Aug. 6-8

Poundmaker hosts performance festival Aug. 6-8

Submitted Miyawata Culture Inc. and the Poundmaker Cree Nation have announced the upcoming Poundmaker Performance Festival taking place on the Poundmaker Cree Nation from Aug. 6 to 8.
Looking for some summer fun?

Looking for some summer fun?

Looking for some summer fun? Staff The Battlefords River Valley Outdoor Adventures program has a free program for all ages titled Nature Discoveries on Tuesday, Aug. 6 fro, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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