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Commentary: The world is on the brink of a food shortage

It’s likely that more than 100 million additional people will experience either famine or acute hunger, something we've never seen before.

May 2, 2022 8:02 AM Read more >

Weekend community garage sale planned for June

Meota News: Volunteer removes unsightly stumps, has permission to replant boulevard trees.

May 2, 2022 6:54 AM Read more >

Battlefords chorus member wins barbershop spirit award

Sandra Halseth drives an hour and a half each way to attend rehearsals with a women's barbershop chorus in the Battlefords on Tuesday nights.

May 1, 2022 8:17 PM Read more >

Updated: Show us your crocuses! Here's even more!

Whether you call them Pasque flowers, April Fools, or Ears of the Earth, we all love crocuses.

May 1, 2022 6:16 PM Read more >

Photos: 2022 Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo North Battleford

North Battleford's 50th Indoor Kinsmen Rodeo got underway Friday evening.

May 1, 2022 5:37 PM Read more >

Column: Four planets and the moon line up May 23

Saskatchewan Skies: Eta Aquariid meteors peak May 6.

May 1, 2022 2:46 PM Read more >

Woman accused of killing Jeremy Starblanket has more court appearances

Starblanket’s body was found at the scene of a house fire and the fire department said the explosion at the house blew the building off of its foundation

May 1, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >

Column: Two wheels that move the soul

Prairie Wool: Loath to disappoint, I revisited the thrills of my youth.

May 1, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

Column: God’s power is alive in strong and weak people

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed: The Old Testament has countless examples of God accomplishing what would be impossible for people to do.

May 1, 2022 10:29 AM Read more >

Column: There’s no way I'm changing my mind

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed: Like Thomas, many are convinced they need to see Jesus to believe in Him

May 1, 2022 10:23 AM Read more >

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