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Know your limits and there is no limit to the fun

Dear Editor As part of ATV Safety Week from June 6-14, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association is launching a province-wide awareness campaign called Know Your Limits to help Saskatchewan residents understand their limits while operating an
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: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex: Mothers and/or fathers along with their young
What are seed tapes and how are they used?

What are seed tapes and how are they used?

Seed tapes are a pre-sown product of single or multiple species of seeds that are already spaced between tissue layers at the correct distance for growing.
Class of 2015 at U of R includes 27 NW residents

Class of 2015 at U of R includes 27 NW residents

Over the weekend, graduating students from the University of Regina celebrated during their convocation at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The University of Regina’s president and vice-chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons conferred the awards.
Chemistry in Action demonstrates principles to students

Chemistry in Action demonstrates principles to students

MAYMONT — In a few short weeks, classes will be finished for another school year. The Grade 12 class is busy preparing for their graduation and final exams. The other grades are getting ready for summer.
Mother’s Day celebrated in many enjoyable ways

Mother’s Day celebrated in many enjoyable ways

News and Views From Valleyview II

CUplex wonderful, but downtown needs help

Dear Editor I was recently in North Battleford for a family celebration. I was born and raised in North Battleford but moved away approximately 35 years ago. I do, however, get back every three or four years.

BERG

Rose Marie passed away in Saskatoon on May 26, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Prayer Service was held Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave., Regina, SK.
The real costs of informal caregiving in Canada

The real costs of informal caregiving in Canada

MONTREAL, Que. — One in every three workers in Canada is assisting a chronically disabled person - many of them seniors - with transportation, household maintenance or day-to-day tasks, according to a recently released federal report. The 6.
Nash inducted into hall of fame

Nash inducted into hall of fame

Nancy Nash, a former resident of North Battleford who has gone on to find fame and a multi-faceted future, was inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame Sunday at the renowned venue of Blues on Whyte.
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