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Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association President Terry Jenson of the Clark’s Crossing Gazette, made the following comments to the SWNA membership about upcoming Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities resolutions that will be presented a

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$130,000 win at Gold Eagle Casino

$130,000 win at Gold Eagle Casino

One La Loche resident is the lucky winner of $131,240 after a visit to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s Gold Eagle Casino. Markus Janvier hit the Enchanted Unicorn Jackpot on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Show by local artists called Everybody Has A Story at Dekker Centre coming up

Show by local artists called Everybody Has A Story at Dekker Centre coming up

Submitted Created two years ago from a generous donation from the Rawlinson family, OnStage at the Dekker Centre allows the opportunity for local artists to share their talents with each other and the city.
Cancer survivor support group welcomes newcomers

Cancer survivor support group welcomes newcomers

Submitted One of the most remarkable features of Canadian life is the extent to which we reach out to families, friends and our communities.
Denholm firearms youth suspects to return to court for bail hearings

Denholm firearms youth suspects to return to court for bail hearings

Young offenders in custody in connection with a break and enter at a residence in Denholm early Thursday morning of last week have had their matters adjourned. Two young offenders were in court Monday.
A matter of trust

A matter of trust

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Good curlers can still face better curlers in a bonspiel

Good curlers can still face better curlers in a bonspiel

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Silver medal for Rivers West male curling team

Silver medal for Rivers West male curling team

Although they just missed out on their end goal of winning a gold medal at the Saskatchewan Winter Games, the Rivers West male curling team had a memorable experience as the host rink at the Twin Rivers Curling Club this past week.
142 calls to RCMP over weekend

142 calls to RCMP over weekend

Battlefords RCMP responded to 142 calls for service over the weekend. According to RCMP, there were 36 charges in total, 35 of which were charges for driving infractions including one traffic collision and two impaired driving charges.
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