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Garden Chat: Conifers off the beaten path but worth the hunt

Garden Chat: Conifers off the beaten path but worth the hunt

Part II: Fir needles are soft, huggable and aromatic.
‘Save the planet’ politicizes proteins

‘Save the planet’ politicizes proteins

Animal proteins play an important role in our food culture, especially in Canada.
Meadow Lake RCMP investigate murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

Meadow Lake RCMP investigate murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

WATERHEN LAKE – Meadow Lake RCMP are investigating the murder of a 36-year-old man on Waterhen Lake First Nation. Polcie say that on Nov. 12 at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Battleford remembers on Nov. 11

Battleford remembers on Nov. 11

For the first time in two years, the Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 was able to hold a Remembrance Day Service. It was well attended with only a few empty seats. 
Prince Albert pays tribute to Veterans on Remembrance Day

Prince Albert pays tribute to Veterans on Remembrance Day

The Royal Canadian Legion #2 hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Update: Onion Lake missing woman located

Update: Onion Lake missing woman located

RCMP say that Shaylene Heathen has been located. 
Five things to know about the Nov. 10 CRISP report

Five things to know about the Nov. 10 CRISP report

COVID-19 numbers are down but the flu is up
Issues of rats, vacancies at Sask. Housing raised at Leg

Issues of rats, vacancies at Sask. Housing raised at Leg

Daily Leg Update - A rat infestation at a Saskatoon Housing Authority unit, and larger issues about Sask. Housing units in general, were raised this week.
Wounded veteran says was his 'duty' to protect Ottawa protesters

Wounded veteran says was his 'duty' to protect Ottawa protesters

Video: Veteran Chris Deering is beaten by police during freedom convoy protests in Ottawa. About 20 veterans had linked arms creating a barrier between police and protesters as they attempted to protect the protesters.
Hearing adjourned in P.A. court for woman charged with murder

Hearing adjourned in P.A. court for woman charged with murder

The body of Jeremy Starblanket of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation was found at the scene of a house fire in Prince Albert March 2021.
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