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Mosquito fraud case to return to court in August

The fraud case against five leading Mosquito First Nation band officials, including the ex-chief, will return to provincial court Aug. 12. Former chief Noel Stone, Jr.

Time to see through Sask. Party subterfuge

Dear Editor Most people of Saskatchewan have an almost instinctive feeling that crown corporations here exist for the benefit of the people, that they are ours.
Major gift to BUH Foundation

Major gift to BUH Foundation

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is a major beneficiary of a large donation from former residents of the city.
Hope is disappearing for this year's growing season.

Hope is disappearing for this year's growing season.

Ed, my neighbor next door, has been in an irritable mood lately. He has been frustrated about the progress of his farming.

Should we surrender in the battle of the bulge?

"That's certainly encouraging," I grumbled Friday morning as I listened to the radio. What prompted my sarcastic outburst was a story by a CBC reporter about obesity that was written around the premise that once you gain weight you're doomed.
MacFARLANE

MacFARLANE

MacFARLANE : Alice AVELINE MacFarlane, (nee Mair), September 10th, 1911 - August 2nd, 2013, Alice AVELINE MacFarlane passed away peacefully at her retirement residence in Airdrie, Alberta, with the loving and dedicated support of her immediate family
STONECHILD

STONECHILD

STONECHILD : In Loving Memory of Marla Lynn Stonechild (Apsti-piyisiw-iskwew), Born September 5, 1974, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Passed Away May 30, 2014, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
A daughter's letter to her Father

A daughter's letter to her Father

Dear Father Although we've already spoken a number of times today, I want to put into writing my words of thanksgiving for this past week's journey.
Floyd Johnson: A medal winning ride in Normandy

Floyd Johnson: A medal winning ride in Normandy

Stories of those who went to Normandy on D-Day in 1944 are ones worth telling and remembering.

Premier breaking his promise

Dear Editor Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has repeatedly promised his Government would not privatize any of Saskatchewan's current liquor stores. Yet, here he is doing exactly that.
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