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Spring and early summer pruning questions and answers

Spring and early summer pruning questions and answers

Pruning is a year-round activity. The heavy-duty pruning (removal of diseased, damaged, crossing and other problem limbs) is best left for late fall through to early spring, while the leaves are off.
North West Terminal posts six-month loss

North West Terminal posts six-month loss

It wasn’t a good first six months of 2016 for Unity-based North West Terminal, Ltd., but officials there say they are hopeful of a turnaround. For the period Nov.
Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Activity Programs – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136.
Garth Brooks/Trisha Yearwood concert thoroughly enjoyed

Garth Brooks/Trisha Yearwood concert thoroughly enjoyed

We’ve received a decent amount of rain to keep the crops, gardens and lawns looking great. The forecast says it is supposed to be a hot summer, so I guess we will wait and see if this will be true.
19th great-grandchild welcomed

19th great-grandchild welcomed

Forest Bank News
Antique tractor workshops held at WDM

Antique tractor workshops held at WDM

Baljennie News
Name That Logo! contest winners announced

Name That Logo! contest winners announced

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners in its Name That Logo! contest.
A magical situation can turn into a toxic waste.

A magical situation can turn into a toxic waste.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday when the weather was so hot it made a person seriously consider that it could be a taste of hell. He challenged me when I told him that it was too hot to breathe.
Senior Beavers fall just short against Meadow Lake

Senior Beavers fall just short against Meadow Lake

A pair of 3-3 NSRBL teams battled at Beaver Lions Stadium on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Lion riders support Canine Vision Canada

Lion riders support Canine Vision Canada

The North Battleford Lions hosted the dog guide bikers for a barbecue at the Lone Star Hotel Saturday. The dog guide bikers, who are members of the Saskatoon Millennium Lions Club, were looking for new pledges for their foundation.
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