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French immersion seemed like a good idea, at first

Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente’s piece “There's just one problem with French immersion ... well, several, actually,” posted June 4, was absolutely spot on. I know because we lived it.

Visit from Aussie pen pal anticipated

Mayfair News
Saskatchewan owns the NLL for another year

Saskatchewan owns the NLL for another year

Twenty seconds remaining in game two of the Champions Cup. Tie game. With a win, the Saskatchewan Rush could capture their second title in as many years.
Race for Kids

Race for Kids

Beef irradiation is long overdue in Canada

Beef irradiation is long overdue in Canada

More than 40 years of research on food irradiation shows that the process is trustworthy
U of R convocation celebrates students from Northwest

U of R convocation celebrates students from Northwest

A number of local students celebrated their graduation from the University of Regina at the spring convocation held June 1, 2 and 3 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.
Athlete earns bronze in provincial discus event

Athlete earns bronze in provincial discus event

Borden and Radisson News
PYLYPOW

PYLYPOW

In Loving Memory of Catherine “Katie” Pylypow , age 102, born January 28, 1914 in Ulychne, Drohobycz, Austria (Ukraine), passed away May 20, 2016 near Glaslyn, SK.
Real-time air quality ratings available

Real-time air quality ratings available

Wednesday is Clean Air Day
Man missing since Sunday

Man missing since Sunday

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Andrew Sawatzky, 26, of North Battleford. He was reported missing late Monday afternoon and has not been seen by friends or family since 10 p.m. on Sunday.
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