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Beaver Blues knocked out of SPHL playoffs

Beaver Blues knocked out of SPHL playoffs

It was a disappointing finish to what had been a strong season for the Battleford Beaver Blues.
Hit and run leads sought

Hit and run leads sought

The Unity RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in helping solve a hit and run collision that recently occurred in Unity. Sometime overnight on March 2, an unknown vehicle struck a parked SUV on Main Street.
Suspicious fires investigated

Suspicious fires investigated

Onion Lake RCMP is asking the public for their assistance with solving two house fires. Feb. 23, RCMP responded to two separate house fires in Onion Lake. The first occurred in the Sesame Park area at approximately 3 a.m.
Chef Rich Francis visits Sakewew High School

Chef Rich Francis visits Sakewew High School

Students at Sakewew High School were shown some tricks by a guest speaker about aboriginal cuisine.
Lifting Weights

Lifting Weights

By Judy McCrosky Published by Thistledown Press $18.95 ISBN 978-1-77187-105-1 Saskatoon's Judy McCrosky has a reputation for pushing the limits.
Unity RCMP ask for public's help in hit and run

Unity RCMP ask for public's help in hit and run

Unity RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in helping solve a recent hit and run collision. Sometime over night March 2, an unknown vehicle struck a parked SUV on Main Street. This occurred near Unity Sunrise Hotel.
The exotic and the dangerous of the southern Caribbean

The exotic and the dangerous of the southern Caribbean

Travelling to different places in the world is not only exciting, but educational. The Caribbean region is noted for displaying diverse vegetation. This region includes the islands of the Bahamas to Trinidad.
North Stars wrap up regular season with win

North Stars wrap up regular season with win

The Battlefords North Stars are now in a holding pattern.
Distinguished by a name

Distinguished by a name

As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, I’ve been reading a series of newspaper articles describing various aspects of our history and culture. They are all interesting but “Where are we from?” caught my eye.
Labelling of non-GMO products shamefully ignores reality

Labelling of non-GMO products shamefully ignores reality

There are only nine GMO products on the market. So a cucumber with a GMO-free sticker is simply a way for the supplier to charge a higher price.
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