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2021 Injury statistics released by Worker’s Comp

2021 Injury statistics released by Worker’s Comp

WCB reports 90 per cent of Saskatchewan workplaces had zero injuries and zero fatalities last year.
Pine Grove inmate's death to be investigated

Pine Grove inmate's death to be investigated

No foul play is suspected at this time.
Avian Flu confirmed in Saskatchewan

Avian Flu confirmed in Saskatchewan

Province confirms finding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in backyard flock and a commercial poultry flock
Risk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence

Risk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence

Keep all fertilizer out of the seed row – except for a starter rate of phosphate, says CCC.
Lego club draws 45 participants April 6

Lego club draws 45 participants April 6

Borden and Area News: Seniors from Langham, Maymont and Radisson to be hosted in June.
Opinion: Trudeau's spending spree hitting Canadians families hard

Opinion: Trudeau's spending spree hitting Canadians families hard

The debt is now over $1.26 trillion. Just paying the interest to service this debt will cost nearly $43 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year
Column: There are slow learners and no learners

Column: There are slow learners and no learners

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed: May we turn to God in humility and openness to learn from Him
Opinion: Why Canada can't reform its ailing health care system

Opinion: Why Canada can't reform its ailing health care system

Voters like medicare; politicians are loath to change it.
Lottery support aids in purchase of equipment for BUH

Lottery support aids in purchase of equipment for BUH

Blanket warming cupboard and phototherapy unit now installed at Battlefords Union Hospital.
Two charged after search warrant in North Battleford

Two charged after search warrant in North Battleford

Three firearms, two of which were previously reported stolen, were seized.
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