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Baby, it’s hot outside

Baby, it’s hot outside

In 1944 the classic song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” was a hit. I was just one year old when that was released but now, years later, I am tempted to try to re-write the piece.
Local businesses showcased in ‘Happenings’ event

Local businesses showcased in ‘Happenings’ event

Borden and Radisson News
Flight of the Joe McKay family

Flight of the Joe McKay family

Bresaylor Happenings
Swimming lessons offered at Meota beach

Swimming lessons offered at Meota beach

Meota News
Container gardening: a flexible art form

Container gardening: a flexible art form

Container gardening is a great art and can even make gardening easier. Anywhere in the landscape containers can have a place. We all cherish beauty in the landscape but convenience is also important.
Trial set in N.B. court for man facing weapons charges

Trial set in N.B. court for man facing weapons charges

A trial is set for a man facing weapons charges after Battlefords RCMP arrested him last year. Matthew Greer’s trial will start on Aug. 5 in North Battleford Provincial Court. Greer and three others were arrested Sept.
Trial rescheduled for woman accused of Tiki Laverdiere murder

Trial rescheduled for woman accused of Tiki Laverdiere murder

A trial date for an Onion Lake woman charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping of Tiki Laverdiere has been rescheduled. Nikita Cook’s jury trial in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench was scheduled to start Aug.
June 27 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1,115,288 vaccines, 48 new cases, 96 recoveries

June 27 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 1,115,288 vaccines, 48 new cases, 96 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 22,308 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,115,288.
Dimensions 2021 Awards presented

Dimensions 2021 Awards presented

The recipients of the coveted Dimensions Awards were presented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council online on Tuesday June 29.
Hoback says constituents wanted him to vote against conversion therapy bill

Hoback says constituents wanted him to vote against conversion therapy bill

Randy Hoback, the MP for Prince Albert, said that his riding supports his decision to vote against Bill C-6, which if passed would restrict the practice of conversion therapy.
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