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SaskTel adding 12 more rural towers

SaskTel adding 12 more rural towers

SaskTel announced plans this week to improve LTE cellular services in 12 additional communities throughout rural Saskatchewan by deploying a small cell site solution.
$100,000 lottery win in Prince Albert

$100,000 lottery win in Prince Albert

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Abe Readman was shocked when he checked his Lotto Max ticket and discovered he had won $100,000 on the Aug. 27 Extra draw. “I was on my lunch break and decided to check my ticket,” he said.
Uranium City: Saskatchewan’s last frontier

Uranium City: Saskatchewan’s last frontier

Recently, I came across a dated document on Uranium City in my extensive files. There was no author. So I simply referenced it as “document” and I give credit to the anonymous writer, whoever he, or she, is.
Low-income Canadian families squeezed from both ends

Low-income Canadian families squeezed from both ends

When a dollar earned triggers higher taxes and simultaneously reduces benefits, what’s left to spend or save?
A majority of working Canadians stressed about their finances

A majority of working Canadians stressed about their finances

Eckler Ltd. survey finds employees want to receive financial education at work, but gaps exist on what is provided and how.
Laverdiere murder case charges churning their way through courts

Laverdiere murder case charges churning their way through courts

It was another routine court proceeding Friday for two of the eight people charged in the Tiki Laverdiere murder case. Mavis Takakenew, who faces an accessory to murder charge, saw her matters adjourned to Oct. 18 in provincial court.
Canada can learn from Swiss and Dutch drug coverage

Canada can learn from Swiss and Dutch drug coverage

Both countries partner with the private sector and expect patients to share the cost of treatment
Going bananas for a threatened fruit

Going bananas for a threatened fruit

A deadly fungus is spreading all over the world, so we can expect to pay more for bananas. But our world-class scientists could help solve the problem
$4,000 worth of cables stolen near Glaslyn

$4,000 worth of cables stolen near Glaslyn

On Sept. 13, Glaslyn RCMP received a complaint of a theft from a business on a rural land location in the RM of Parkdale. The owner of the property reported that their shop yard was entered and $4,000 worth of electric cables were taken.
NB waste survey completed: half the garbage was compostable

NB waste survey completed: half the garbage was compostable

Results of the community safety audit undertaken by the City of North Battleford were revealed to city council members Monday.
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