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Canada Winter Games update

Team Saskatchewan is holding steady in fifth place in the medal standings at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C.

Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame accepting nominations

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is once again accepting nominations for induction into the hall. There are four categories: individual, team, family and community. The deadline to send in nominations is March 15 at midnight.
NB International Street Performer Festival nominated for provincial award

NB International Street Performer Festival nominated for provincial award

The 2014 NB International Street Performer Festival has been nominated for the Community Event of the Year Award as part of 2014 Tourism Saskatchewan Awards of Excellence.
Consumer alert – timeshare fraud

Consumer alert – timeshare fraud

Cold winter months are a popular season for travel to hot, sunny destinations but consumers are reminded to be careful when purchasing and selling timeshares.
Getting a grip on the risks of vaccination

Getting a grip on the risks of vaccination

In the case of MMR vaccination, doing nothing is the more dangerous choice
Next step for Habitat for Humanity in the Battlefords

Next step for Habitat for Humanity in the Battlefords

It is an exciting time for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity-Battlefords Chapter, as it moves one step closer to achieving its goal of building a home with two families in the Battlefords area. A duplex has been chosen for the design of the building.
The time worn search for the treasure chest

The time worn search for the treasure chest

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective
ROBERTSON

ROBERTSON

In Loving Memory of Marion Jean Robertson (nee: Beckett) August 22, 1948 – February 5, 2015 of Cut Knife, SK.
More physicians - more space: Lloydminster Prairie North Health Centre moves to new permanent home

More physicians - more space: Lloydminster Prairie North Health Centre moves to new permanent home

As of next week, Lloydminster and area residents will have greater access to more physicians in expanded, improved surroundings when the Prairie North Health Centre primary health care (PHC) clinic relocates to its new permanent home in the downtown
Western weakness won't help Ontario's budget woes

Western weakness won't help Ontario's budget woes

With the plunge in oil prices over the last six months (and already soft natural gas prices), it's not headline news to note that provinces heavily dependent on energy-related revenues are suffering.
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