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Politicians need to reassess priorities

I realize this letter may come as a shock to a large number of people in light of what I had said in June of this year, however some things do change.
Youth threatens step-father with brass knuckles

Youth threatens step-father with brass knuckles

Approximately 35 calls for service were made to the North Battleford RCMP between 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 and 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22.
Decreased drug costs and reduced admin fees could save up to $11.4 billion per year

Decreased drug costs and reduced admin fees could save up to $11.4 billion per year

Canadians pay among the highest costs per capita among OECD countries for prescription drugs, with one Canadian out of 10 unable to fill their prescriptions because of financial reasons.
Edam teen participating in baseball championship in Quebec

Edam teen participating in baseball championship in Quebec

The village of Edam will be represented at Baseball Canada's 2014 16U Girls Canadian Invitational Championship this weekend in Saguenay, Que.
Manitoba: No shoulders, bugs, and taxi distress signals

Manitoba: No shoulders, bugs, and taxi distress signals

In the past two years we've been spending significantly more time in Manitoba. This coincides with my mom and step dad buying a cabin not far from Riding Mountain National Park. It's a four-hour trip, but it's worth it.
Results from August light horse events in Radisson and Borden

Results from August light horse events in Radisson and Borden

Radisson Ag Society gymkhana entries were down this year with only 13 riders taking part, Aug. 9.
Silver and bronze for teams at Westerns

Silver and bronze for teams at Westerns

Two more weekends of summer and I don't think I've experienced one quite like this. Full of fun and ball action but it went way, way too quickly.
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame celebrates 30th annual induction

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame celebrates 30th annual induction

It was a milestone event for the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Saturday night at the Alex Dillabough Centre.
Camp Cosmo rejuvenated

Camp Cosmo rejuvenated

Camp Cosmo on Jackfish Lake has been enjoying some TLC and Saskatchewan Hospital patients, staff and supporters spent a summery afternoon recently celebrating its updates. An open house Aug.
Interest growing in heavy horse show

Interest growing in heavy horse show

Heavy horses, draft horses, whatever you call them, they were the horsepower behind pioneer settlement on the prairies, and they still have a healthy fan base.
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