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Canada a world leader in surrendering its sovereignty

Canada a world leader in surrendering its sovereignty

Harper's "free trade" legacy one of special privileges for foreign-owned companies
From swimming and movies to playgrounds and shopping in Unity

From swimming and movies to playgrounds and shopping in Unity

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Lodge votes to assist with museum upkeep

Lodge votes to assist with museum upkeep

Seventeen members of St. Walburg Royal Purple Society gathered at the Elks Hall in June. Different groups left to visit graves of departed members at various cemeteries. This is referred to as Decoration Day and is done yearly.
NWT earnings at $82.7M

NWT earnings at $82.7M

The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. has announced positive financial results for the company after its first six months of operations in 2014-15. For the period beginning Nov.
Is securities lending by mutual funds risky?

Is securities lending by mutual funds risky?

You might have received a notice saying that that a mutual fund you hold will soon be able to engage in “securities lending.” Most investors are a little puzzled by this, as it does not happen very often.
WILLIAM B. ERNST:

WILLIAM B. ERNST:

Bill passed away June 24, 2015 after a brief illness at the age of 82.

Water main repair

At 5:30 a.m. today, the water main in front of the Gold Eagle Casino was shut off to repair the service valve to the casino. Water service is aimed to be back on this morning. The Casino will be on a precautionary drinking water advisory.
Rollover leads to arrest for vehicle theft

Rollover leads to arrest for vehicle theft

Battlefords RCMP Daily Report
Lower your risk of West Nile

Lower your risk of West Nile

As temperatures rise, so does your chance of contracting West Nile Virus from the Culex tarsalis mosquitoes that are more active in hot weather. Typically, the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus are active from mid-July to the end of August.
Charges for violating no contact order

Charges for violating no contact order

RCMP responded to more than 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 and 6 a.m. Thursday, June 25. Wednesday • Report of a hit and run at 8:41 a.m. near a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation.
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