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Young prairie bobbers are taking flight

Young prairie bobbers are taking flight

The burrowing owl is reaching an important stage in its life cycle – the juveniles are now starting to leave the shelter of the burrow, and forage for themselves.
Buzz in the garden is all about wasps

Buzz in the garden is all about wasps

The buzz in the garden right now is wasps! This tells me we have recently reached late summer and the savvy insects that have to over winter outside are already beginning to prepare.
Wood controls the greens

Wood controls the greens

Attending university in another state and the fact that Justin Wood hasn’t resided in Unity since 2013 has no bearing on the home town pride that was shared all week of July 18 to 21 when Wood competed at the 2016 Saskatchewan men’s amateur golf cham
This high-yield stock is worth a look

This high-yield stock is worth a look

Finding good-quality stocks with an above-average yield has become a challenge for income-oriented investors. Here’s one that’s worth looking at: Home services provider Enercare Inc. (TSX: ECI) .
Rain helps crops, gardens and lawns, delays haying

Rain helps crops, gardens and lawns, delays haying

Meota News
Wood wins Saskatchewan amateur men's golf title

Wood wins Saskatchewan amateur men's golf title

The third time was the charm for Unity's Justin Wood. After coming home in second place in 2014 and tying for 10th spot a year ago, Wood won the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur golf championship Thursday at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.
NSRBL semifinals almost set

NSRBL semifinals almost set

As the second round of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League post-season draws closer, the North Battleford Beavers are on the outside looking in.

Catching up on the SJHL summer moves

After being burned to a crisp over the weekend while at the Baseball Saskatchewan Midget AA Tier 1 Provincials at Beavers Lions Stadium, I needed to figure out a way to cool myself off a bit.
Area spared damage from heavy rains

Area spared damage from heavy rains

Baljennie News
74 tickets issued to new drivers not following licence restrictions in June

74 tickets issued to new drivers not following licence restrictions in June

June’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight saw law enforcement issue 74 tickets to new drivers and new motorcycle riders not following the restrictions outlined on their learner or novice licence, including: • 51 tickets for driving as a learner w
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