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Growing indoors makes winter seem a bit briefer

Growing indoors makes winter seem a bit briefer

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Plants need light, water, warmth, oxygen and nutrients to grow
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Lights of Joy are on in Battleford

Lights of Joy are on in Battleford

This was the scene at Historic Lions Park in Battleford on Saturday night as the Battleford Community Spirit Group officially turned on the lights for the 2021 Lights of Joy. The lights were turned on at 6:30 p.m.
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Sask. poll: Majority of parents comfortable with getting their children vaccinated

Sask. poll: Majority of parents comfortable with getting their children vaccinated

Saskatchewan Health Authority saysd the province is prepared to begin distributing youth vaccinations as soon as doses are delivered by federal providers
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In just seven days, a second $100,000 lottery winner announced for Unity

In just seven days, a second $100,000 lottery winner announced for Unity

Lady luck smiles on Unity as a second $100,000 lottery winner is announced for the community
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Pre-entry test to be waived on 72-hour trips across the border

Pre-entry test to be waived on 72-hour trips across the border

Other adjustments are also to be made Nov. 30
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Cockrill moves motion to recognize programs encouraging investment

Cockrill moves motion to recognize programs encouraging investment

The MLA for The Battlefords Jeremy Cockrill spoke at length during the 75-minute debate Thursday.
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North Battleford still struggling to reduce proposed tax increase, now revised to 6.74 per cent

North Battleford still struggling to reduce proposed tax increase, now revised to 6.74 per cent

Much still uncertain about the tax increase, including whether ratepayers can afford it
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Woman facing drug trafficking and weapons charges denied bail in La Ronge court

Woman facing drug trafficking and weapons charges denied bail in La Ronge court

At the time of Tyra Ratt's arrest she had warrants in Prince Albert and Saskatoon in separate incidents
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Language centre program focuses on career development

Language centre program focuses on career development

New USask partnership caters to immigrant and newcomer business owners’ and employees’ career development
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Jake Vaadeland kicks off November events at SHE-NANIGANS

Jake Vaadeland kicks off November events at SHE-NANIGANS

Events of note this month include Jackie Kroczynski, Blue Mules, and more
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