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New crime trend sees multiple credit cards used to pay for large transactions

New crime trend sees multiple credit cards used to pay for large transactions

A new trend in crime is seeing a number of businesses across Western Canada become victims of similar high-dollar frauds in the last six months.
15.8 per cent of smart meters installed

15.8 per cent of smart meters installed

The City of North Battleford’s installation of new AMI smart meters throughout the city is moving ahead at a slow pace.
Speed bumps to be added to Melfort’s Alberta Street

Speed bumps to be added to Melfort’s Alberta Street

MELFORT — The City of Melfort is starting a pilot project to add speed bumps to Alberta Street following several complaints from residents about speeding vehicles.
Conservation officers asking for help to determine who left fish in ditch

Conservation officers asking for help to determine who left fish in ditch

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt conservation officers are looking for those who left fish to waste in a ditch northwest of Humboldt.
Environment Canada issues heat warning for region

Environment Canada issues heat warning for region

EAST CENTRAL — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the region. “Afternoon high temperatures near 30°C are expected early this week, and will approach 35°C in some regions by mid-week,” the weather service said June 29.
Dilapidated house on 106th demolished

Dilapidated house on 106th demolished

The dilapidated property at 1102 -106th St. has come down. The demolition work took place on Tuesday morning, June 29. The city reported 11th Avenue from 106th to 107th Street was closed with no through traffic between 8 a.m. and noon that day.
Q&A: U of S researcher pushes the limits on pulses

Q&A: U of S researcher pushes the limits on pulses

A University of Saskatchewan scientist sees a future where grocery bags come from pulse seeds. Dr. Yongfeng Ai has received $2.
Humboldt going ahead with $73,000 heavy rain flooding study

Humboldt going ahead with $73,000 heavy rain flooding study

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt is moving ahead with a study that will model the extent of flooding during heavy rains and recommend solutions to prevent flooding.
Patricia Ballantyne’s Walk of Sorrow

Patricia Ballantyne’s Walk of Sorrow

After hearing about the unmarked graves at the residential school in Kamloops, B.C., Patricia Ballantyne decided to walk from Prince Albert to Ottawa on a journey of healing.
Meili cautiously optimistic on Saskatchewan re-opening

Meili cautiously optimistic on Saskatchewan re-opening

Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leader Ryan Meili is hopeful but also concerned on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the planned re-opening of the province.
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