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Dumoulin scores NASCAR win in Saskatoon

Dumoulin scores NASCAR win in Saskatoon

For the sixth year in a row, Saskatchewan race fans flocked to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway for the annual mid-week stop on the NASCAR Canadian Tire series. And this year they saw a new champion as L.P. Dumoulin of Trois-Rivieres, Que.
No 'outright panic' in Rider Nation

No 'outright panic' in Rider Nation

They're not mad in the Rider Nation. Yet.
Teen moving on to national pageant

Teen moving on to national pageant

Jensen White of Vawn, who attends H. Hardcastle School in Edam, will be flying to Toronto Saturday to take part in the Miss Teenage Canada pageant.
Bear spray victim treated at BUH

Bear spray victim treated at BUH

One victim required treatment at Battlefords Union Hospital after an attempted robbery at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

Court decision on refugee healthcare a victory for common sense

The Federal Court of Canada ruled the Conservative government's 2012 cuts to healthcare for refugees were unconstitutional, going against Section 12 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which forbids "cruel and unusual punishment.
What's eating my beets, Swiss chard and spinach?

What's eating my beets, Swiss chard and spinach?

Sonia, who has a neighbouring community garden plot to mine, remarked something was attacking her beet leaves upsetting her plans to include some in her bread.
Heritage site opens for July tours

Heritage site opens for July tours

The Doukhobor Dugout House located south of Blaine Lake officially opened for the season July 5.
Five things to do post-grad

Five things to do post-grad

Congratulations graduate, you've done it. You've earned your degree or diploma and now it's time to get on with the rest of your life. Here are the five important financial steps you should take. 1.

Charities punished by anti-spam law

Canada's anti-spam law came into force July 1. Everyone calls it "CASL" since its real name is an unwieldy 52 words long. Proponents have touted CASL as a giant leap for economic efficiency in e-commerce by making spam illegal.
Northwest ranchers see benefits of Luing cattle

Northwest ranchers see benefits of Luing cattle

A Northwest producer has turned to a Scottish breed so that his two sons can learn the cattle producing business.
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