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Food prices on the rise

And that spells trouble for the financially vulnerable 660 words, with tag

Demoting top public health scientist wrongheaded

Stripping power from Chief Public Health Officer more about politics than promoting health

Calgary report warns more homeless seniors a real possibility

Older adults living with mental illness need specialized housing and support
Wrapping the perfect gift

Wrapping the perfect gift

There, the shopping's done and now I can relax. Right? Well, not quite.

Santa Claus: Mixing science and magic

Hello again, human friends! This is Claudette the Frog with another exciting story! Today we have landed an exclusive one-on-one interview with Santa Claus! He was in North Battleford this week from the North Pole, meeting kids and their parents at t
Budget deliberations wrap; special tax coming to address asphalt

Budget deliberations wrap; special tax coming to address asphalt

The 2015 budget deliberations have wrapped up in North Battleford, and the final night of deliberations saw major changes to the document that was to head to council for adoption Dec. 15 at City Hall.
Ask for what you want for Christmas, but don’t expect to get it!

Ask for what you want for Christmas, but don’t expect to get it!

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Gifts to meet our needs

Gifts to meet our needs

Linda's Lines

Edam 3 Stars take two of three

The Edam 3 Stars started off their week with a 9-5 loss to the Meadow Lake Stampeders Friday, but bounced back with a 5-4 win on Saturday. Results from the 3 Stars’ game against the Maidstone Jets Wednesday had not been posted at press time.
AAA Sharks’ Derenoski named to Team Sask., third star of November

AAA Sharks’ Derenoski named to Team Sask., third star of November

Jetta Derenoksi has received some recognition for her recent play. In eight November games, Derenoski scored four goals and registered three assists, helping the Sharks to four victories.
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