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Know an exceptional volunteer? Nominate them!

Know an exceptional volunteer? Nominate them!

Submitted Individuals will have until Oct. 18 to put forward names for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
Five beach wheelchairs to be added to provincial parks

Five beach wheelchairs to be added to provincial parks

In an attempt to make beaches in provincial parks more accessible for the mobility impaired, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has purchased five beach accessible wheelchairs.
6 to 6: RCMP round-up

6 to 6: RCMP round-up

Police received a total of 185 calls from between 6 a.m. on Aug. 15, to 6 a.m. on Aug. 18, including the following: On Aug. 15 at 8:17 a.m.
North Stars players prepared to defend title

North Stars players prepared to defend title

The Battlefords North Stars will be the hunted instead of the hunters in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this season.
MLA Doke named vice-president of economic organization PWNER

MLA Doke named vice-president of economic organization PWNER

In late July, Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke was named vice-president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
Bangers and integrity

Bangers and integrity

Linda’s Lines
Cardinals wrap up memorable campaign

Cardinals wrap up memorable campaign

The summer of 2017 will be one that the Unity Cardinals won’t soon forget.
Allen dealt to Vees

Allen dealt to Vees

One of the Battlefords North Stars top offensive weapons from last season is heading further west.
Thirteen years interviewing Brad Wall

Thirteen years interviewing Brad Wall

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Dear Editor Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling and subsequent panic when out in public and far from home you misplace something significant – your keys, a wallet, maybe a smart phone?
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