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Take in Western Days this weekend

Take in Western Days this weekend

How did it get to be the end of May so fast? Heading to June is a countdown for grads, but not so much for their parents. (I know; I am a parent of a graduate this year).
Evaluating frost damage in early crop development

Evaluating frost damage in early crop development

Early frost can be detrimental to crops especially if the development has been delayed.
Should we dread the dandelion?

Should we dread the dandelion?

They are pretty. They are bright. They are edible. Indeed, they are extremely nutritious, and have been used medicinally for centuries.
Water works compliant: Schafer

Water works compliant: Schafer

Here is a rundown of some of the decisions and other highlights from Monday night's city council meeting in North Battleford.
Spring seems to have made up for its late start

Spring seems to have made up for its late start

Am I the only one who is concerned that we are now less than a month from the longest day of the year? There are still snow banks on the north side of tree lines! The amazing thing is how incredible nature is.
Doctor working through immigration process

Doctor working through immigration process

It is hoped a physician being recruited by North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings with the help of Prairie North Health Region will be able to complete certification in September, members of the NSRMHH board were advised at a regular meet

Conservative Party far from innocent

Dear Editor For a long time, I have felt that the present Harper government has been playing fast and loose with our Canadian democracy, so I am pleased to note that the editorial board ofa prominent Saskatchewan newspaperhit the standson Monday, May
Residential tax incentive upheld

Residential tax incentive upheld

A long-running soap opera at North Battleford City Hall over whether to grant a residential tax incentive, finally ended Monday. City council has upheld their original decision to grant a tax exemption to a property at 1302-107th Street.

Fiddle music enjoyed

Irene Kerr, Marilyn Stewart and Tillie Linkert were some of the apartment people who were on a bus trip to the Holes and Evergreen greenhouses in Edmonton, Alta. They enjoyed the day with all the other travellers.

SSAI a strong voice for seniors

As the SSAI convention is coming up soon and it's election time for at least the president's job, this may be the last chance I get to write this letter to you. So, I had better make it one that we can all enjoy and remember.
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