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Years of service to housing authority recognized

Well I have to confess. I actually just got a pair of new glasses - yes, transitions at that - but I have to admit they don't work much better than my old ones.
Train derailment and grass fire at Landis

Train derailment and grass fire at Landis

Police officers, fire crews, CN officials, provincial hazmat officers and media descended upon Landis Sept. 25, after 16 or 17 cars from a CN freight train heading west derailed near the village.

High risk offender seen in Rosetown

Rosetown RCMP say they received the report of a possible sighting of high risk sex offender Michael Sean Stanley Thursday afternoon.
Rower returns to share success strategies

Rower returns to share success strategies

Wearing a Team Canada jacket, Alyssa Weninger, 2004 graduate of Unity Composite High School, returned to her alma mater to share tips and strategies that have resulted in her success so far.
2013 UCHS graduate reaps the rewards of his hard work

2013 UCHS graduate reaps the rewards of his hard work

Jonathan Neigum, a graduate of Unity Composite High School this past June, has had his hard work pay off with big dollars, and recognition.
Lloyd police warn of high risk sex offender

Lloyd police warn of high risk sex offender

Lloydminster RCMP are warning the public about a high risk sex offender. According to police, they ask the public to be on the look out for 48-year-old Michael Sean Stanley of Edmonton, Alberta.
A crocodile farm preserve

A crocodile farm preserve

Cuba is a world leader in sustainable organic farming, and as I am interested in all types of farming, I wanted to see for myself how farmers were managing to thrive in Cuba.

Membership committee struck to address concerns

SSAI's executive realizes the problems of declining membership that the majority of seniors' centres are experiencing and are very determined to try to change that situation.

17-year-old victim of assault

North Battleford RCMP say they are investigating a complaint of assault involving a group of several youth. According to police, the incident was reported shortly after 8 p.m. on Oct.

Maymont store with long history to be demolished

Munn's store is soon to be demolished. It's so sad when a part of history comes down. The Maymont Trading Company was built in 1906 by John Reid and Robert McLaren, operating until approximately 1917 when Mr. J. Patterson bought the business.
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