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Speaker Weekes clamping down on an unruly Legislature

Speaker Weekes clamping down on an unruly Legislature

Accusations of lying, and other insults from MLAs have already started during the first days back from the week-long Easter break.
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Government grilled over hip and knee replacements

Government grilled over hip and knee replacements

Daily Leg Update: NDP points to figures showing Saskatchewan last in nation in wait times for hip and knee replacements
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Be mindful of what you post on social media after a layoff, experts say

Be mindful of what you post on social media after a layoff, experts say

Treat a layoff as a learning experience and a chance to network with people and figure out what you really want to do next. 
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Alberta to intervene in Sask.’s Parents Bill of Rights appeal

Alberta to intervene in Sask.’s Parents Bill of Rights appeal

Daily Leg Update - Alberta supports Sask. in case heading to Court of Appeal on whether notwithstanding clause applies to parental consent legislation.
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Local couple exposes reality of North Battleford's gang problem

Local couple exposes reality of North Battleford's gang problem

The couple say they were the last ones to see James Barbaric alive in North Battleford in August 2023. RCMP Major Crimes is investigating his death as a homicide.
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Sask. Sports Hall of Fame announcing its newest inductees

Sask. Sports Hall of Fame announcing its newest inductees

Rodeo, a sport with deep roots in Saskatchewan, is recognized with two inductees this year.
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Shelly Palmer - Google to "Ground" its AI Models in Truth

Shelly Palmer - Google to "Ground" its AI Models in Truth

Sometimes a little nonsense is a feature, not a bug.
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Behind the Headlines: Pushing back on the 'Crimetown' reputation

Behind the Headlines: Pushing back on the 'Crimetown' reputation

'Are we perfect? Absolutely not, but are we the worst place in the world? Not a chance,' said the Chief Operating Officer of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.
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Mayfair and District News: Richard hosting a bunnock tourney

Mayfair and District News: Richard hosting a bunnock tourney

Quilt and art show April 15 in Rabbit Lake.
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Maidstone and District News: Community supports Girl Guides

Maidstone and District News: Community supports Girl Guides

Ace of Spades eludes capture; jackpot now more than $8,000.
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