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Proactive measures promptly put in place to protect kids at Unity arena

Proactive measures promptly put in place to protect kids at Unity arena

Information released Jan. 30 of an alleged sexual assault in a small-town arena prompted quick action by the Town of Unity and their recreation department as new proactive measures are being taken to protect children there.
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NDP trashes Moe’s economic record on his fifth anniversary

NDP trashes Moe’s economic record on his fifth anniversary

NDP uses Scott Moe’s five-year anniversary to roast him for jobs and provincial migration numbers; Minister Jeremy Harrison characterizes it as “cherry-picked data.”
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Saskatchewan not likely to follow B.C. approach on drugs

Saskatchewan not likely to follow B.C. approach on drugs

B.C. launching project to decriminalize drug possession, but Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre says Saskatchewan isn’t going that route.
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Video: Wannabe mail thief turns mug to security camera

Video: Wannabe mail thief turns mug to security camera

If anyone has any information on this incident they are requested to contact the Battlefords RCMP.
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Wild's Window - A cool porcupine

Wild's Window - A cool porcupine

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Glaslyn man facing weapons, drug trafficking charges headed to trial

Glaslyn man facing weapons, drug trafficking charges headed to trial

RCMP raided a home in Glaslyn and seized three semi-auto handguns.
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Province could use Sask First Act against feds’ Just Transition

Province could use Sask First Act against feds’ Just Transition

Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre spoke to Chamber audience on Sask First Act, hints to reporters government could use it to protect jobs from federal Just Transition impacts.
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NDP critics launch health care tour

NDP critics launch health care tour

MLAs Vicki Mowat and Matt Love set to tour various communities, seeking local input on health care challenges such as recruitment of professionals.
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Nature is Awesome - Hungry birds

Nature is Awesome - Hungry birds

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Saskatchewan Skies: Venus rises higher each day in February

Saskatchewan Skies: Venus rises higher each day in February

On the evening of Feb. 21, the thin crescent moon joins up with Venus to make for a great photo opportunity.
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