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The federal and provincial governments pledged $10 million for a new Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence.

MAKWA — A business in Makwa was robbed at gunpoint at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Loon Lake RCMP. Police Police say to males wearing dark clothing, skeleton masks, with one suspect armed with a handgun, entered the business and demanded cash.

Calgary businessman and philanthropist Brett Wilson made another major donation last week. Wilson, who grew up in the Battlefords, announced a donation of $1 million towards the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

The end is coming to free false alarm responses in North Battleford. Starting Oct. 1, new false alarm incident rates come into effect in the city.

Sept. 1 was recognized across Saskatchewan as Provincial Students’ Day across the province as a way of reinforcing the importance of education to the growth and prosperity of the province.

An investigation into the circumstances of a man being injured during his arrest will be carried out by RCMP, who have also asked for an independent observer to be appointed. The investigation stems from an incident Saturday, Aug. 29.

UNITY - Seventeen-year-old Rayel Green took a unique summer break this year. She was one of a group of teenagers who volunteered through the “Me to We” program to help build a school in Nicaragua.

Milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations continue to attract publicity. Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held a unique celebration Aug. 23 with a celebration honouring the church piano’s 100th birthday.

There’s a lot of data about water quality in Saskatchewan lakes available to researchers. Now, University of Regina student Lushani Nanayakkara, a PhD candidate in biology, is trying to find out how people use lakes.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Influenza Clinic Volunteers — Personable, friendly and organized volunteers are needed from October to Dece