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Girls’ softball teams vie for championship this weekend

Girls’ softball teams vie for championship this weekend

Unity News
Tax notices to go out soon

Tax notices to go out soon

Council notes
SJHL holds dispersal draft for Broncos

SJHL holds dispersal draft for Broncos

As the Humboldt Broncos look towards returning to the ice this fall after a tragic bus accident in April, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has helped out with the process of adding players to the roster.
Garden Days are almost here

Garden Days are almost here

Garden Days are fast approaching. It is the annual celebration of Canada’s garden culture, which, as of this year, also includes Saskatchewan. As the provincial spokesperson, it has been a busy time getting people involved from all walks of life.
Long-lost cousins remind us of family roots

Long-lost cousins remind us of family roots

“Did they look you up because they wanted to borrow money?" Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, asked me. I had told him of a sudden phone call and the subsequent visit from my long-lost cousin and her husband.
The lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii): Saskatchewan’s newest horticultural pest

The lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii): Saskatchewan’s newest horticultural pest

It has taken a while to get here but it has made it.
Bacchetto to sing in Italy

Bacchetto to sing in Italy

The Ionic Lodge is helping a local singer get to Italy, as Dante Bacchetto is the recipient of $500. Bacchetto is a Grade 11 student at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.
NB and Meadow Lake fight food bank wars

NB and Meadow Lake fight food bank wars

PA comes up with late donation to win contest
Klimosko hired as North Stars head coach and general manager

Klimosko hired as North Stars head coach and general manager

A familiar face to those in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League circles will now oversee the Battlefords North Stars.

Public can assist police

Battlefords RCMP, backed up by F Division brass, hosted a town hall meeting in Battleford last Tuesday.
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