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City layoffs estimated to cover $1.4 million in costs: Bater, Patrick

City layoffs estimated to cover $1.4 million in costs: Bater, Patrick

Details have emerged on the municipal layoffs happening at the City of North Battleford. The reduction of staff and positions are “distributed across the organization” according to City Manager Randy Patrick.
He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of ‘The Resistance’

He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of ‘The Resistance’

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SaskPower’s next utility-scale solar project moves to RFP phase

SaskPower’s next utility-scale solar project moves to RFP phase

SaskPower has given 13 proponents the green light to submit proposals for Saskatchewan’s next 10-megawatt solar project.
City plans staff reductions and layoffs

City plans staff reductions and layoffs

The City of North Battleford issued a news release Monday at 5 p.m. to announce its intention to reduce staffing levels throughout the operations of the city. It did not announce how many positions would be affected, however.
Silvernagle in action in Saskatoon to close Grand Slam season

Silvernagle in action in Saskatoon to close Grand Slam season

The Robyn Silvernagle team out of Twin Rivers Curling Club is hoping to go out with a bang in Saskatoon. They are in the field for the Humpty’s Champions Cup, the final event of the season for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling.
May moon will not interfere with meteor shower

May moon will not interfere with meteor shower

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My musical ghosts

My musical ghosts

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective
WCB coverage expanded for volunteer firefighters in the province

WCB coverage expanded for volunteer firefighters in the province

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the province’s 6,500 volunteer firefighters will have easier access to Workers’ Compensation Board benefits.
You can now vote for the worst road in Saskatchewan

You can now vote for the worst road in Saskatchewan

CAA Saskatchewan has announced the dates of the 2019 CAA Worst Roads Campaign, which are April 17 to May 8.
North Stars give up home ice advantage for rodeo

North Stars give up home ice advantage for rodeo

Unfortunately a scheduling conflict has forced the SJHL to give up the North Stars’ home ice advantage in the Anavet Cup.
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