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Second World War amputee veteran reflects on D-Day 75th anniversary

Second World War amputee veteran reflects on D-Day 75th anniversary

Submitted by the War Amps On June 6, 1944, Toronto’s Allan Bacon was one of thousands of Canadians to arrive by boat on the shores of Juno Beach in Normandy, France.
Crime Watch Network reaches 10,000 subscribers

Crime Watch Network reaches 10,000 subscribers

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP Since expanding province-wide in mid-April, we are happy to report that the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network has reached a milestone: 10,000 subscribers (10,341 as of today, to be exact).
No need to strive for impossible perfection.

No need to strive for impossible perfection.

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
38 teams to take part in GPLS championship

38 teams to take part in GPLS championship

Unity News
Oil and gas public offering for June raises $6 million

Oil and gas public offering for June raises $6 million

The latest public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights held Tuesday, June 4, generated more than $6 million in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan, bringing the current fiscal year’s total to approximately $8 million, following two
Crop Report - May 28 - June 3: Significant rain needed soon

Crop Report - May 28 - June 3: Significant rain needed soon

Submitted Seeding operations are mostly complete across the province, but there are a few fields still being seeded for green feed and silage. All six crop districts in the province are reporting that 99 per cent of the crop is in the ground.
Atlas Figment to challenge audiences June 28-29

Atlas Figment to challenge audiences June 28-29

Apprehension toward technology and some local weirdness will combine at an upcoming Battlefords Community Players Clubhouse performance.
Flora and fauna flourish at the lake

Flora and fauna flourish at the lake

Meota News
JPII student earns $20,000 scholars award

JPII student earns $20,000 scholars award

Submitted Lauren Brandle has won the University of Regina Circle of Scholars Award. Lauren’s admission average was 99.4 per cent - an impressive achievement and highest in the province.
The incessant creep of cloud subscription rates

The incessant creep of cloud subscription rates

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