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Neighbourhoods shape futures

Dear Editor While house hunting, my daughter's family mentioned they were considering buying an acreage. I discouraged her saying she would regret the lost time and money spent commuting for work, extra-curricular trips and recreation.
Gunshots at 105th Street residence

Gunshots at 105th Street residence

Battlefords RCMP are reporting they responded to a complaint Monday morning of gunfire at a residence on the 1100 block of 105th Street. Police say they were called to the scene at approximately 7:50 a.m.
Pruning, shrub attrition reduce buffer strip effectiveness

Pruning, shrub attrition reduce buffer strip effectiveness

Urban Forestry Part 2
French immersion preschool offered at EMBM

French immersion preschool offered at EMBM

A local French preschool is hosting an open house for interested parents. Le Petit Monde Préscolaire is a French, Catholic immersion preschool program, open to children aged 3-5. The preschool is located at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand.
Using life insurance as an estate-planning tool

Using life insurance as an estate-planning tool

Estate planning is a very serious business. The estate represents a lifetime of saving with, perhaps, associated scrimping and sacrifices along the way. It is a lifelong effort.
Hummingbirds pay a visit, snowbirds return

Hummingbirds pay a visit, snowbirds return

Meota News
How do you slurp a Slurpee without a straw?

How do you slurp a Slurpee without a straw?

The nanny state is coming to a Slurpee near you.
Sell in May and watch your profits go away

Sell in May and watch your profits go away

“Sell in May, go away, and don’t come back till Labour Day.
14-year-old missing

14-year-old missing

Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Corey Merasty, 14. He was reporting missing earlier this week and has a history of running away.
Sask. Party has shaky relationship with teachers

Sask. Party has shaky relationship with teachers

In Saskatchewan politics, some stakeholder groups have always been more closely aligned with some political parties than others.
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