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Funding comes through for Frenchman Butte wastewater facility

Funding comes through for Frenchman Butte wastewater facility

Federal and provincial funding has been announced for the new wastewater treatment facility in the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte. A new lagoon is to be constructed serving the RM as well as the village of Paradise Hill and town of St.
Seniors hosting a Telemiracle tea Feb. 14

Seniors hosting a Telemiracle tea Feb. 14

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Ultrasound training volunteers sought

Ultrasound training volunteers sought

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held a meeting Jan. 16. The NSRMHH board appointed Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor for 2017. Dr. Odiegwu and Dr.
Getting rid of school board elections not a smart idea

Getting rid of school board elections not a smart idea

I have come to a rather sad conclusion about our educational system in Saskatchewan. It is simply not doing a good job of producing enough smart people for leadership positions in this province.

Premier needs to walk the walk

Dear Editor When it comes to financial sacrifice, Brad Wall clearly has no interest in practicing what he preaches.
Library venue for illusionist show

Library venue for illusionist show

Saskatoon-based illusionist Jason Morgan is inviting folks of all ages to see him perform captivating magic Feb. 26 at the North Battleford Library. Morgan has performed in the Battlefords multiple time and says he's excited to return for the 3 p.m.
The legendary Mellotones dance band

The legendary Mellotones dance band

June 3, 1966 was the date of my high school graduation at Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake. The Student Representative Council had to decide what band to book for the graduation dance.
Rhea Good: Teaching skills to live well

Rhea Good: Teaching skills to live well

“There are needs that often become sort of the foundational motivation for students to perform better skills because the world needs them.

Make Canada more beautiful with love

Dear Editor It has been only two years since I moved to Canada, and all the things I had heard about Canada turned out to be true.
Semi rollover on Highway 14

Semi rollover on Highway 14

A travel advisory and lane restrictions have been issues for the Unity/ Wilkie/ Macklin area on Highway #14 due to a semi roll-over.
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