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Saskatchewan into the Brier semis after 6-5 win over Manitoba

Saskatchewan into the Brier semis after 6-5 win over Manitoba

A 5-1 lead melted away, but the Mike McEwen team made sure to retain the hammer for the tenth end to deliver the playoff-winning shot for Saskatchewan.
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Battlefords North Stars announce four more inductees to SJHL Hall of Fame

Battlefords North Stars announce four more inductees to SJHL Hall of Fame

There are other inductees to be announced in the near future.
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New light standards for 100th Street, Territorial Drive, Hwy 4

New light standards for 100th Street, Territorial Drive, Hwy 4

Traffic light installation work between March 11 and 15.
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Sit-in at education minister's office thrown out by RCMP

Sit-in at education minister's office thrown out by RCMP

"I felt that we were actually disrespected," Erik Hansen, a former EA from Unity who'd attended the event told media after being removed by a police officer.
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Hanbidge on Horticulture: Extending the growing season

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Extending the growing season

Starting Seeds – Part II
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Opinion: No medical consensus on child gender transition

Opinion: No medical consensus on child gender transition

Several European countries are having second thoughts about allowing youth gender transition.
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Hearing set for Spiritwood man accused of sexual assault of child

Hearing set for Spiritwood man accused of sexual assault of child

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Armed suspect who shut down Hwy 16 Monday gets bail

Armed suspect who shut down Hwy 16 Monday gets bail

Police had received a report Monday afternoon of an armed man travelling in a vehicle in North Battleford.
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Teachers react after province announces funding deal with SSBA

Teachers react after province announces funding deal with SSBA

The province says it has signed a multi-year funding agreement with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
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It’s official: Moose Jaw gets World Men’s Curling in 2025

It’s official: Moose Jaw gets World Men’s Curling in 2025

Official announcement on host city for 2025 Worlds made Friday after word of Moose Jaw’s successful bid was leaked out Wednesday.
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