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Entrepreneurs support brain injury group

ABI, if you haven't heard of the group, their full name is Acquired Brain Injury Association. The New Beginnings chapter in our area is receiving support from Paynton entrepreneurs Doris Frost with partner in life and now business Dave Florizone.
Pocket housing offers a transition: Fox

Pocket housing offers a transition: Fox

A resolution on a forgivable loan with respect to the new pocket housing project in the city was passed at council Monday.
'Very cold and pretty quiet'

'Very cold and pretty quiet'

North Battleford RCMP say it was "very cold and pretty quiet" between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. There were three alarm calls, all found to be false. 8:42 a.m.

Don't blame being sleepy, grumpy and dopey on a sleep disorder!

Ed, my neighbour next door, was sure I wasted both my time and money in recent trips to the Sleep Disorders Centre at the Saskatoon City Hospital. Ed does not consider snoring a sleep disorder that needs to be addressed.
Cimmer's World Ice Cross League debuts this weekend

Cimmer's World Ice Cross League debuts this weekend

The world premiere and world championships of the World Ice Cross League will begin Feb. 15 at the Laajis-Laajavuori ski resort in Jyväskylä, Finland.

PARKER, Jo-Ann:

PARKER, Jo-Ann: Jo-Ann passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Harold & Isbella Parker; brother Robert and nephew Drew Morrison.

Only 16 weeks of school left after break

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether it's a big gesture or a reserved one, don't forget to appreciate your loved ones tomorrow.

I saw it in the funnies

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Cold weather keeps bird feeders busy

The temperature Sunday evening was -27 C and it sounds as though there will be no let up in the cold weather for several days. During the cold weather the birds keep themselves busy and their feeders empty quickly.
2014 Teacher Staff Appreciation Week, did you know that ?

2014 Teacher Staff Appreciation Week, did you know that …?

On their website, the Province of Saskatchewan states, "We have phenomenal teachers working here in Saskatchewan.
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