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Dear Editor Re: SaskPower: How small modular reactors fit in the mix - April 2, 2021 Throughout this 1350-word article, SaskPower’s Darcy Holderness used the terms “small modular reactors” and “SMRs” more than a dozen time, but not once did he combin

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Submitted Battlefords and District Community Foundation recently presented annual scholarships to two students from the Battlefords. Piper Mutch is the 2021 recipient of the award from the Hazel Asmussen Fund.

There may be a resolution in the case against a woman accused of killing 26-year-old Braeden Sparvier, which means a trial would be avoided.

Saskatchewan Hockey Association has announced they are creating the Minor Hockey Association Matching Grant Program.

The efforts of two students from John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford to advocate for those with special needs are being highlighted.

Submitted With spring in full swing, the Ministry of Environment is reminding people to be bear aware. Black bears normally emerge from hibernation as the weather warms in late March through April.

Vaccines Reported An additional 11,063 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 345,126.

Bees are an important aspect of our ecosystems. We know that we need to improve the conditions for bees, which in turn improves the conditions for survival of people.