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Canadian standoff at Richard, Sask.

Canadian standoff at Richard, Sask.

Jack Dales sends the News-Optimist photographic evidence that our Canadian air defense has discovered a hidden U.S.

Why universality matters

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On to Yorkton!

On to Yorkton!

This was the scene outside the Civic Centre Monday as the team bus for the Battlefords North Stars departed for their two games with the Yorkton Terriers. A few North Stars fans were there to lend their support. Photos by John Cairns
SARM brown jackets head to Parliament Hill

SARM brown jackets head to Parliament Hill

Submitted A group of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities representatives will descend upon Parliament Hill in Ottawa this week with priorities that directly affect rural Saskatchewan residents.
Chamber welcomes Harpauer, balanced budget

Chamber welcomes Harpauer, balanced budget

There were not too many complaints from those attending this year’s Battlefords Chamber event about the budget handed down by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer.
Trucking industry says carbon tax creates uneven playing field

Trucking industry says carbon tax creates uneven playing field

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association continued to oppose the implementation of the federal carbon tax.
Family provides update on Nick Fountain, former North Star

Family provides update on Nick Fountain, former North Star

The family of former Battlefords North Stars player Nick Fountain had an encouraging update to his progress after a serious health scare last year.
AA Barons tied with Swift Current in provincial finals

AA Barons tied with Swift Current in provincial finals

The Battlefords AA Barons are tied with Swift Current Abbey Resources Broncos going into the third and decisive game of their provincial finals. The two teams were scheduled to play game three Wednesday in Swift Current.
Province will not apply PST to carbon tax on utility bills

Province will not apply PST to carbon tax on utility bills

But feds will apply GST
Wheat Growers oppose the imposition of a carbon tax

Wheat Growers oppose the imposition of a carbon tax

Calgary, AB —The imposition of a carbon tax on Saskatchewan and Manitoba farmers is not an April Fools Joke.
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