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If I perish, I perish

If I perish, I perish

As I continue my daily Bible reading, I’ve just finished reading the book of Esther. Honestly, I found it a welcome change from the huge lists of people, their names and details of their responsibilities.

A lesson in patriotism

Dear Editor We just finished watching the 2020 Euro soccer final. The soccer players are true athletes, but what struck me the most throughout the whole series was the true patriotism of the players and fans.
Crime Stoppers - Thief finds till key

Crime Stoppers - Thief finds till key

Battlefords RCMP are looking for assistance to identify this female for a theft that occurred at 4 p.m. on June 24, on the 20th block of 100th Street in North Battleford.
Golf course hosts weekly seniors’ Texas scrambles

Golf course hosts weekly seniors’ Texas scrambles

Meota News
Starting over: settlers return by 1886

Starting over: settlers return by 1886

Bresaylor Happenings
Fire at Catholic church could be part of wave of arson attacks

Fire at Catholic church could be part of wave of arson attacks

While an inspection has failed to determine what caused the blaze that destroyed a roughly century-old church northwest of Saskatoon this week, RCMP say the fire is considered “suspicious.
Does gardening help you live longer?

Does gardening help you live longer?

Many of the world’s centenarians are gardeners.
Update: La Loche RCMP arrest man on outstanding warrants

Update: La Loche RCMP arrest man on outstanding warrants

UPDATE: On July 11 at 10 p.m., Terry Devin Lee Janvier was arrested by La Loche RCMP. RCMP say, “Thanks to all who assisted.
Two women charged in assaults

Two women charged in assaults

Two women are facing assault charges after two separate investigations Saturday, July 10 by the Saskatoon Police Service. Police say a man and a woman sustained non-life threatening injuries in an incident that occurred at 8:57 a.m.
How much wood …?

How much wood …?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Under my breath I recited this old children’s tongue-twister as I rumbled along a dusty dirt road this week. I drove my Uncle Don’s old half ton with a heavy load of timber.
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