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Drug resistant diseases proliferating

Drug resistant diseases proliferating

But because research into new drugs is motivated by profit, the dilemma will only be solved after massive tragedy and suffering
Tiny seeds transforming into plants, it’s just like magic

Tiny seeds transforming into plants, it’s just like magic

Hanbidge on Horticulture
Lori Michaud and Sadie: Quite happy to be ignored

Lori Michaud and Sadie: Quite happy to be ignored

A teacher and principal, Lori Michaud has always loved her job. But young onset dementia has brought an early end to her career. At 44, Michaud is retired and living with a disability. But she’s not done with education.
Don’t get your toga in a twist

Don’t get your toga in a twist

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective
Saskatoons: prairie berries

Saskatoons: prairie berries

David Thompson, an early Canadian explorer, wrote one of the first descriptions of the much loved saskatoon berry in 1784: “On the great plains there is a shrub bearing a very sweet berry of a dark blue color, much sought after.
Notables on sale Thursday

Notables on sale Thursday

The Battlefords North West Historical Society (non-profit organization) has produced Notables and it is now available for sale at $20 per copy.
Go for a walk and buy a goat

Go for a walk and buy a goat

St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford has an active Me to We group and lately they’ve had goats on their minds.
Changes coming to the Relay for Life

Changes coming to the Relay for Life

Big changes are coming to the annual Relay for Life event in the Battlefords. The relay will move from its longtime Centennial Park venue inside to Battleford Arena in the town of Battleford for the event on June 5 of this year.
Fraud charges laid

Fraud charges laid

A North Battleford man is facing several charges after a Saskatoon RCMP investigation into two reports of private vehicle sale fraud.
Nanobiotechnology reshaping the future

Nanobiotechnology reshaping the future

Access to nature's tens of thousands of building blocks turning the impossible into the possible
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