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Stopping contraband cigarettes an ongoing battle

Stopping contraband cigarettes an ongoing battle

The sale of illicit cigarettes helps fuel the illicit drug and weapons industry for dealers.
Updated: Gas flare near Cut Knife Friday

Updated: Gas flare near Cut Knife Friday

Flame visible from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Eastend Art Walk drives home importance of culture

Eastend Art Walk drives home importance of culture

Southwest creativity on display.
Annual solar eclipse begins October star gazing

Annual solar eclipse begins October star gazing

In 50,000 years, there will be no more total solar eclipses.
Optimal October — 31 days of pumpkin spice and everything nice

Optimal October — 31 days of pumpkin spice and everything nice

Embrace the lull before winter sets in.
Walk at the Ridge, time to reflect on residential school trauma

Walk at the Ridge, time to reflect on residential school trauma

"We're going to build a good future for our children... We have to start from the homes and start educating our children about racism."
Saskatchewan commemorates National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Saskatchewan commemorates National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

To mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, all provincial government buildings in Saskatchewan, including the Legislative Building, will fly their flags at half-mast from sunrise to sunset.  
Update: Suspicious death being investigated on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

Update: Suspicious death being investigated on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

The man who sustained injuries as a result of a serious assault that occurred on Sept. 23 at a home on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has since died in hospital.
Garden Chat: Russian sage a member of the mint family

Garden Chat: Russian sage a member of the mint family

This plant resembles lavender and can be used as a ‘substitute’ in colder zones.
Sports This Week: Roughriders feature logo to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sports This Week: Roughriders feature logo to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The logo has been designed by Chris Chipak of Red Pheasant Cree Nation Treaty 6.
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