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All that I need

All that I need

The wisdom of Agur, the son of Jakeh – a truly modest beginning to a chapter filled with truth. It is believed Agur lived in the same era as Solomon, but the only thing we know about him is found in the 30th chapter of Proverbs.
Onion Lake focus for targeted operation

Onion Lake focus for targeted operation

ONION LAKE — RCMP report a deployment of specialized sections of the RCMP, including the Crime Reduction Team, Combined Traffic Support Services, Air Services Unit, Police Dog Services and multiple additional RCMP members to conduct a targeted operat
False alarm causes a commotion at Medstead School

False alarm causes a commotion at Medstead School

Medstead News
Don’t miss the boat at Doukhobor Dugout Site

Don’t miss the boat at Doukhobor Dugout Site

“All aboard!” seems the appropriate call for “Voyage - Come Sail with Us,” the 2018 theme for the provincial and national historic Doukhobor Dugout House site located in the rural southeast area of Blaine Lake.
Power outage results in boil water advisory

Power outage results in boil water advisory

Medstead News
Longtime librarian earns life member award

Longtime librarian earns life member award

Borden and Radisson News
Personal tax changes in the federal budget

Personal tax changes in the federal budget

The 2018 federal budget, which was tabled in February, was expected to be a bad one for both businesses and individuals. Turns out it wasn’t quite as bad as expected.
Old bridges must be addressed: Leslie

Old bridges must be addressed: Leslie

“The bridges have been rated in poor condition for decades," says Town of Battleford CAO John Enns-Wind.
Sudden death investigation at Witchekan Lake First Nation

Sudden death investigation at Witchekan Lake First Nation

RCMP are reporting a sudden death investigation is under way involving RCMP at Witchekan Lake First Nation.
Broncos to return to the ice next season

Broncos to return to the ice next season

The Humboldt Broncos are planning to return to the ice in time for the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.
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