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Agricultural development and zoning protect agricultural land

Agricultural development and zoning protect agricultural land

When it comes to land use planning and development, people often think this only applies to urban settings where lot sizes are small, and residential or commercial development is dense, or at the lake.
Local artist releases song in honour of Allen Sapp

Local artist releases song in honour of Allen Sapp

Kjelti Anderson, a singer-songwriter from Battleford has recorded a song in honour of Allen Sapp. The official release is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at ARC Creative Studios and it's BYODD, that is, bring your own denim and device.
The best and worst sides of Saskatchewan

The best and worst sides of Saskatchewan

SaskBooks best sellers list 2016
Not all bad news in the Battlefords

Not all bad news in the Battlefords

Year in review 2016
Jane Shury: Love and Baseball

Jane Shury: Love and Baseball

Baseball has been part of Saskatchewan culture for longer than Saskatchewan has been a province. The first recorded baseball game in its history was played in 1879 at Fort Battleford, then capital of the Northwest Territories.
Home protected from vehicle fire

Home protected from vehicle fire

North Battleford Fire Department firefighters were able to protect a home from being ignited by a burning vehicle early Tuesday morning.
Disturbance fireworks, not gunshots

Disturbance fireworks, not gunshots

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 43 incidents between 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 and 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2. Sunday, Jan. 1 8:40 a.m. - Members were patrolling the St. Laurent Drive area in an attempt to locate a reported impaired driver.
Not so tropical in southern Alberta this holiday season

Not so tropical in southern Alberta this holiday season

Meota News
The Gog is over the moon for its latest performers

The Gog is over the moon for its latest performers

Over the years, Kelly Waters has crafted a reputation for hosting an array of atmospheric, folk influenced musicians for intimate gatherings in her home slash performance venue, The Gog.
Former resident enjoys the opportunity to stay in touch

Former resident enjoys the opportunity to stay in touch

Mayfair News
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