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April Skies: Copernicus and Galileo responsible for setting the record straight

April Skies: Copernicus and Galileo responsible for setting the record straight

Saskatchewan Skies
I Think About the Women

I Think About the Women

There is a place where I searched for history when I was young, vigorous and fearless. It is in and around the cleft formed by the joining of the South Saskatchewan and Red Deer Rivers.
Meili, Wotherspoon unimpressed by ‘off balance’ budget

Meili, Wotherspoon unimpressed by ‘off balance’ budget

The opposition NDP have taken to using the words ‘off balance’ to describe the provincial budget. Opposition finance critic Trent Wotherspoon used those words often as he condemned the budget in remarks in the legislature Wednesday afternoon. “Mr.
Wilkie Outlaws league champions again; on to provincial finals

Wilkie Outlaws league champions again; on to provincial finals

The Wilkie Outlaws are halfway to completing the double. The first half came to fruition Friday when they beat Macklin Mohawks 6-3 at Wilkie’s SaskCan Community Centre to sweep the Sask West Hockey League title in three games.
F, M or X: SGI offers third option for designating sex on driver’s licence

F, M or X: SGI offers third option for designating sex on driver’s licence

Submitted Effective March 25, Saskatchewan residents will be able to choose an undesignated marker (“X”) for the sex designation field of their SGI driver’s licences and photo identification cards. An X designation means sex is not specified.
Bombers claw back into series in OT marathon

Bombers claw back into series in OT marathon

On their second chance to do so, the North Stars couldn't move into the next round of playoffs Friday night.
Aerial photo library on display April 2 and 3

Aerial photo library on display April 2 and 3

Homestead Aerial Photos Ltd. of Calgary may have a piece of history for you.
Ministry of Ed. announces funding for special needs students

Ministry of Ed. announces funding for special needs students

Organizers of a pilot program to feature in local schools hope to help some young special needs students.
RCMP chase erratic driver, gunfire exchanged

RCMP chase erratic driver, gunfire exchanged

The following is from an RCMP press release: Thursday evening, police responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 4 south of Battleford. The driver of the vehicle was wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant.
Hey, do you want to sponsor the Civic Centre? How about a water plant?

Hey, do you want to sponsor the Civic Centre? How about a water plant?

A proposed new policy on naming rights and sponsorship for city facilities was up for discussion Monday night at City Hall.
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