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DAVIDSON

DAVIDSON

Robert Keith Davidson, late of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in his 86th year surrounded by his family on June 20, 2016.
Access Communications earns five Tuned-in Canada awards

Access Communications earns five Tuned-in Canada awards

Access Communications has announced the co-operative has earned awards in five community categories in the Tuned-in Canada campaign from the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance for 2016.
The Surprising Lives of Small-Town Doctors

The Surprising Lives of Small-Town Doctors

Edited by Dr. Paul Dhillon Published by University of Regina Press $21.95 ISBN 978-0-88977-431-5 “All doctors, no matter how great or experienced, are a work in progress. They call it practicing medicine for a reason.” So declares Dr.
Price shock deters Canadians from eating fruits and veggies

Price shock deters Canadians from eating fruits and veggies

We can change the downward trend, however, with the growth of a homegrown industry and better consumer information
Police catch 359 impaired drivers in May

Police catch 359 impaired drivers in May

Police stopped more than 350 impaired drivers during May’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight on impaired driving.
Grain terminal to be constructed near Maymont

Grain terminal to be constructed near Maymont

A grain terminal project is coming to the Maymont area and the expectation is it could be open within the next two years. The project is being spearheaded by GrainsConnect Canada and is one of four “grain-receival sites” being built.
Summer blues, calming and peaceful

Summer blues, calming and peaceful

Blue flowers create a sense of calm and peace. A completely blue summer border is particularly attractive, but, from a design perspective, it’s important to include a few plants with silver foliage or soft white or yellow blooms.
BTEC getting excited about big move

BTEC getting excited about big move

New building construction in final stages
Downtown Art Alley project blossoms

Downtown Art Alley project blossoms

Work is well underway on the first Art Alley project this week in downtown North Battleford. Artist Jodi Miller has started work on the outdoor mural painted on the side of the Moon’s Kitchen location on 100th Street.
New Riders staff introduced at Legislature

New Riders staff introduced at Legislature

It’s a job that is regarded as the most important, highest-visibility role in the province of Saskatchewan. And no, we are not talking about the premier. We are talking about the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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