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SaskEnergy plans natural gas flare just west of Turtleford

SaskEnergy plans natural gas flare just west of Turtleford

SaskEnergy has notified the RM of Mervin and the local fire department about this upcoming event.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

The Bank of Canada will publish is summary of deliberations for its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.
'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found.
Meota evening out turns out to be fabulous!

Meota evening out turns out to be fabulous!

More than 200 tickets were pre-sold, with a dozen more at the door.
Nature is Awesome – Beautiful Blue

Nature is Awesome – Beautiful Blue

15 unforgettable father figures in TV

15 unforgettable father figures in TV

One might hope, however, that the influences on real-life fathers are more like the former than the latter.
North Battleford RCMP investigate homicide

North Battleford RCMP investigate homicide

RCMP are investigating the death of 32-year-old Kaylee Crookedneck from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation Friday as a homicide.
Experience local talent at Battlefords Art Club's show and sale

Experience local talent at Battlefords Art Club's show and sale

Summer Sizzler event to showcase over a dozen Sask. artists.
Commentary: Is the Competition Bureau finally ready to take on the food industry?

Commentary: Is the Competition Bureau finally ready to take on the food industry?

Are we nearing the end of the food industry monopoly in Canada?
Do you want to know how Canadian journalism can be saved?

Do you want to know how Canadian journalism can be saved?

A key recommendation is that the CBC be reformed, re-funded and removed from competition for advertising.
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