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From coast to coast: a pipeline as unifying as the CPR

The Energy East pipeline can be the foundation for a new Canadian epic

Mar 28, 2016 1:28 PM Read more >

Vision for the future and current strengths shared

Borden and Radisson News

Mar 28, 2016 1:25 PM Read more >

Final dates set for all music disciplines at Battlefords Music Festival

Festival Fanfare

Mar 28, 2016 1:19 PM Read more >

This Saturday will be seedy

Since 2013, Seedy Saturday in the Battlefords has been bringing together gardeners, farmers, seed-savers and growers who are enthusiastic about growing heirloom vegetables.

Mar 28, 2016 12:58 PM Read more >

Brandon band returns to The Gog

Kelly Waters, owner of The Gog, a venue for house concerts in North Battleford for several years now, says The Middle Coast, formerly Until Red, is returning for another show Thursday, April 7.

Mar 28, 2016 12:46 PM Read more >

Harry Startup: a long and varied career in music

In this series of articles, Dr. Richard Hiebert tells the stories of the Battlefords' great dance bands from the 1940s to the present.

Mar 28, 2016 11:48 AM Read more >

Backyard organic gardening

Garden Chat

Mar 28, 2016 11:40 AM Read more >

Marie-Josée Lord Trio due at the Dekker Centre April 9

Saturday, April 9, Marie-Josée Lord, soprano, with Flaviu Zanca, violin, and Romain Pollet, piano, will begin the final segment of an extensive tour under the auspices of Prairie Debut.

Mar 28, 2016 11:32 AM Read more >

Queens Hotel oldest hotel in province

The Queen’s Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the province of Saskatchewan.

Mar 28, 2016 11:28 AM Read more >

Wall a leader

Dear Editor Its interesting to hear Premier Brad Wall ask for provincial “equalization” payments from the federal government for the oil industry, because of the downturn in oil prices. It’s interesting for a number of reasons.

Mar 28, 2016 11:20 AM Read more >

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