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British Columbia weather has come to Saskatchewan

British Columbia weather has come to Saskatchewan

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Braided Journey program celebrates Christmas season

Braided Journey program celebrates Christmas season

Thursday afternoon was a time for the students of the Braided Journey program at John Paul II Collegiate to celebrate Christmas.
'Bad break' leads to another Bombers win

'Bad break' leads to another Bombers win

Coming into Saturday night’s contest between the North Stars and the Bombers, Flin Flon had been one of the hottest teams in the SJHL, winning all six of their past games.
Third period meltdown leads Blazers over Stars

Third period meltdown leads Blazers over Stars

The Battlefords Stars hosted the Saskatoon Blazers Saturday for some afternoon hockey at the Civic Centre.
Meota wins big against Cut Knife

Meota wins big against Cut Knife

Six days after Meota put ten on the scoreboard against Maymont, they hosted the eighth place Cut Knife Colts at the Civic Centre.
Year-end planning: managing capital losses

Year-end planning: managing capital losses

Selling capital assets is a permanent transaction, one that can lock in gains and losses and leave taxpayers with either positive or negative tax results.
Are environmentalists fighting climate change or capitalism?

Are environmentalists fighting climate change or capitalism?

The goal of environmental activists is to dismantle capitalism and replace it with a green version of Marxism

Two taken to hospital after collision

The intersection of Carlton Trail and Territorial Drive was the scene of a two vehicle collision about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. Two people were transported to hospital. One was treated on the scene and released.
Ernst and Young report on Sask. Hospital P3 indicates $90 million in savings

Ernst and Young report on Sask. Hospital P3 indicates $90 million in savings

A major value-for-money report on the combined Saskatchewan Hospital/integrated correctional facility was released Thursday, indicating substantial cost-savings for the project. The report was prepared by the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.
How to share the spirit of the season with the hungry, homeless and hurting

How to share the spirit of the season with the hungry, homeless and hurting

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is encouraging the public to think of the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Battlefords and how they can offer them hope, dignity and change.
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