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Opinion: Pharmacare bill could slash prescription coverage

Opinion: Pharmacare bill could slash prescription coverage

Experts warn that the pharmacare bill could reduce drug coverage for millions of Canadians.
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Behind the Headlines: officials address NB's 'Crimetown' reputation

Behind the Headlines: officials address NB's 'Crimetown' reputation

While some officials feel that the CSI must be reworked, others feel that the Battlefords crime issue must be addressed first.
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Mayor addresses North Battleford's 'dangerous' stigma

Mayor addresses North Battleford's 'dangerous' stigma

"It is the dark cloud that hangs over the Battlefords." - Mayor David Gillan on the CSI
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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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