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Trumponomics, circa 1930

Trumponomics, circa 1930

In 1930, the U.S. Congress passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. Its main goals were to protect American jobs and shield U.S. farmers from foreign competition.
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Wall visits NB to talk oil spill

Wall visits NB to talk oil spill

Despite what appears to be initial good news from water quality tests in the North Saskatchewan River, Premier Brad Wall indicated far more work is needed in the wake of the Husky oil spill impacting North Battleford and Prince Albert.
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Restaurant windows smashed in break-in

Restaurant windows smashed in break-in

Police were called to a break-in at R & J’s Garden Restaurant in Battleford at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.
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Unity busy with swimming and golf

Unity News
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Long weekend finds Meota busy

Meota News
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Lions exchange program students gather at Meota

Lions exchange program students gather at Meota

Meota News
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Sixth annual gun show coming up

Mayfair News
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Seniors celebrate

Maidstone Drop-In Centre
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Numerous break and enters in Macklin area

Numerous break and enters in Macklin area

The Macklin RCMP Detachment reports it has responded to numerous complaints of break and enters and property theft in the community over the last few weeks. Thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles, storage lots and units and travel trailers.
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Chances low of recovering all the oil in the river

Chances low of recovering all the oil in the river

An official admits there is little chance of recovering all the remaining oil in the North Saskatchewan River.
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