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Discretionary use applications, including for retail cannabis, to go to council

North Battleford City Hall has issued public notices on three discretionary land use applications that will be coming before council Aug. 20. One of the applications is for a cannabis retail outlet to be located at 302 - 114th St.

Aug 1, 2018 2:10 PM Read more >

North Stars fill staff positions

The Battlefords North Stars have filled their assistant coaching and athletic therapist/equipment manager positions for the coming season.

Aug 1, 2018 1:10 PM Read more >

It’s all Lloyd in NSRBL finals

It’s an all-Lloydminster matchup in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League final series.

Aug 1, 2018 1:08 PM Read more >

Friedrich tees off with Team Sask.

Canadian Junior Boys' Championship

Aug 1, 2018 1:07 PM Read more >

Neighbourhood profiles developed

Stats. Can. data analysed

Aug 1, 2018 12:48 PM Read more >

Journey of Creativity includes local artists

Medstead News

Aug 1, 2018 9:40 AM Read more >

Wilkie Museum hosts movie under the stars in Sept.

WILKIE — The Wilkie and District Museum board has been busy all summer planning and hosting several activities.

Aug 1, 2018 9:26 AM Read more >

Water Security Agency issues warning about doorstep water-testing kits

The Water Security Agency is drawing public attention to the business practices of private companies leaving “water testing kits” on people’s doorsteps.

Aug 1, 2018 7:43 AM Read more >

Journey of Creativity features accomplished rural artists

Northwest artists and artisans are joining in a celebration of creativity this summer.

Aug 1, 2018 6:50 AM Read more >

Death at Weyburn’s Royal Hotel

Tragedy visited the 100-room Royal Hotel in Weyburn in 1917 – a tragedy that continues to defy understanding. On April 14 of that year, two Saskatchewan doctors died in their rooms at the Royal within hours of each other.

Aug 1, 2018 6:31 AM Read more >

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