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#1 summer movie the year you graduated high school

#1 summer movie the year you graduated high school

Summer is an exciting time in Hollywood, when big-budget movies with wide appeal are often released.
N. B'ford RCMP gang unit recovers skid steer and commercial tools

N. B'ford RCMP gang unit recovers skid steer and commercial tools

Kyle McCaw, 43, and Trebor Swindler, 47, were arrested and are facing numerous charges.
Regina looking to save time on their too-long council meetings

Regina looking to save time on their too-long council meetings

Notice of motion calls for adoption of consent agendas to reduce the length of council meetings at Regina City Hall.
Crop report: rain still a welcome sight, even with some flooding

Crop report: rain still a welcome sight, even with some flooding

Much of the northwest region received rain this past week, but most of it was in the form of spotty rain showers.
Pest Detective: Monitoring data to model climate change impacts

Pest Detective: Monitoring data to model climate change impacts

The data generated by this project can validate new models that project areas at risk of insect pest damage between 50 and 100 years into the future.
RM of Reford council meeting ends in wave of resignations

RM of Reford council meeting ends in wave of resignations

Three councillors, reeve and two administrators resign.
North Stars re-sign head coach Brayden Klimosko

North Stars re-sign head coach Brayden Klimosko

This last year was the most successful season ever for the Battlefords North Stars.
Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

If a Canadian province ordered a new CL-415, construction on it wouldn't likely begin before 2030.
Accused in Gregory Cope's death has another court appearance

Accused in Gregory Cope's death has another court appearance

Travis Jean is charged with first-degree murder and arson, disregard for human life, in the death of  32-year-old Gregory Cope.
Northern Sask. chosen location for Season 10 of TV series Alone

Northern Sask. chosen location for Season 10 of TV series Alone

Alone has a Saskatchewan spend of over $2.3 million, mainly in the northern region.
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