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Prairie Wool: A place in the sun

Prairie Wool: A place in the sun

Travelling to warmer climes, but, so far, only in my imagination.
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Garden Chat: Poppies, poppies everywhere

Garden Chat: Poppies, poppies everywhere

Garden Chat: Red poppies have been a symbol of remembrance since 1921.
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NB Budget deliberations wrap up, next is council Dec. 12

NB Budget deliberations wrap up, next is council Dec. 12

Council spend final night of deliberations trying to tie up loose ends and come to consensus.
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Battleford Community Players to hold auditions Dec. 12 and 13

Battleford Community Players to hold auditions Dec. 12 and 13

Battleford's Community Players are hosting auditions for their upcoming shows, and anyone is welcome to attend. The first show is Strawberries in January by Evelyn de la Cheneliere, a light drama that requires two men and two women aged 30-50.
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Photos: Kiwanis Club becomes Santa, donating $12,000 to the Battlefords

Photos: Kiwanis Club becomes Santa, donating $12,000 to the Battlefords

Kiwanis hopes to make a festive time of year better, with generous donations in the holiday spirit. The club donates money annually, focusing on organizations that help children, then, where donations would make the most difference.
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Flu/COVID 19 shots offered

Flu/COVID 19 shots offered

No appointment necessary.
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New Sask United Party raises issue of vaccine injuries in Leg

New Sask United Party raises issue of vaccine injuries in Leg

Daily Leg Update - Exchange between Nadine Wilson and Minister Everett Hindley happens on same day the Saskatchewan United Party is officially registered.
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Province to suspend benefits to at-large prolific offenders

Province to suspend benefits to at-large prolific offenders

Daily Leg Update - Minister Christine Tell bringing in Warrant Intelligence Team.
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Brad Wall’s return highlights busy day at Leg

Brad Wall’s return highlights busy day at Leg

Daily Leg Update - Wall’s portrait is unveiled; NDP leader Beck responds on party’s position on Sask. First Act.
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Significant number of break-ins to SaskPower transformers

Significant number of break-ins to SaskPower transformers

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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