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Homeless issue among host of items on tap at Regina council

Homeless issue among host of items on tap at Regina council

Homeless emergency motion is on the agenda of Wednesday’s Regina city council meeting, as is the Saskatchewan Drive corridor project and reporting every two years on lead in water pipes.
Apple Day: Everything you need to know about the iPhone 15 series and the new Apple watches

Apple Day: Everything you need to know about the iPhone 15 series and the new Apple watches

SASKTODAY's newest columnist, Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
NDP slams government again for 3000+ empty Sask Housing units

NDP slams government again for 3000+ empty Sask Housing units

Social Services Critic Meara Conway points to millions in waste, slams government for underfunding social housing over the last decade
Weekend structure fire in North Battleford deemed arson

Weekend structure fire in North Battleford deemed arson

No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.
North Battleford: Arrest made in Christmas Eve murder of two women

North Battleford: Arrest made in Christmas Eve murder of two women

Wade Frenchman, 31, was arrested at the Saskatchewan Provincial Correctional Centre.
Nature is Awesome - Momma Nuthatch on Guard

Nature is Awesome - Momma Nuthatch on Guard

Drone approved for NB fire department

Drone approved for NB fire department

City council voted in favor of purchase of all-weather drone and accompanying software which can be used for variety of purposes.
Chief Poundmaker’s pipe bag returns home after 138 years

Chief Poundmaker’s pipe bag returns home after 138 years

Sept. 1 marked the event on Poundmaker First Nation with the owner, Jon Dickson Waters, returning the cultural artifact over a century later
NB to finally repaint runway after encountering obstacles

NB to finally repaint runway after encountering obstacles

City finally votes to proceed with needed airport runway repainting, after initial struggles in finding a contractor able to do the work.
North Battleford enthusiastic about hosting 55+ Games in 2024

North Battleford enthusiastic about hosting 55+ Games in 2024

City of North Battleford last hosted the Sask. Senior 55+ Games in 2016; planning is now under way to host Games again next June.
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