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SaskTel waives data overage charges for wildfire-hit communities

SaskTel waives data overage charges for wildfire-hit communities

Starting May 16 and running to May 31, SaskTel waives all data overage charges for customers in Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River Dene Nation, Dillon, English River First Nation, La Loche, Michel Village, Patuanak, and St. Georges Hill.
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Doyle Vermette not running for re-election

Doyle Vermette not running for re-election

NDP MLA for Cumberland to leave politics when term ends in 2024.
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Armed suspects ram RCMP vehicle: Last seen around Sonningdale

Armed suspects ram RCMP vehicle: Last seen around Sonningdale

Area residents to be on the lookout for a lifted grey F350 truck with a plate starting with 720 that was last seen around Sonningdale.
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Battleford council updates mileage, per diem rates

Battleford council updates mileage, per diem rates

Councillors of the Town of Battleford can now spend up to $51 per day, an increase of $10, for meals while traveling Saskatchewan on town business.
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Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan north of Highway 16

Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan north of Highway 16

Air quality and visibility are affected by wildfires.
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Maidstone and District News: Schools celebrate opening of multi-use court

Maidstone and District News: Schools celebrate opening of multi-use court

Maidstone Gully 4-H ready for achievement day May 18.
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Pasture tour set for the Northwest Aug. 9

Pasture tour set for the Northwest Aug. 9

Discussion will include cover cropping, winter feed strategies and others.
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Commentary: Saskatchewan needs to keep cutting taxes

Commentary: Saskatchewan needs to keep cutting taxes

Sask. has done good work cutting income tax, but there is more work to be done.
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Mayfair and District News: Come-and-go tea honours Irene Polichuk

Mayfair and District News: Come-and-go tea honours Irene Polichuk

Two retired farmers from Whitkow pass away.
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Sask. Lt. Gov. meets with King Charles III

Sask. Lt. Gov. meets with King Charles III

Donation made in King's name to organization that aims to reduce self-harm and suicide among northern Saskatchewan youth.
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