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Rockglen Tourism’s Doughgod Day

Rockglen Tourism’s Doughgod Day

Rockglen and District Tourism celebrated their closing weekend with their annual Labor Day Doughgod Day and a Farmer’s Market on August 31.

Cryptozoology: a look at mysterious creatures

Kenton Dampchuk, a cryptozoologist with a resemblance to musician Carl Johnson of Library Voices, has been talking about a swamp monster living in Regina’s Wascana Lake in the media since a year ago.
Harvest in southwestern area has paused for lack of mature crops

Harvest in southwestern area has paused for lack of mature crops

Harvest has paused for lack of mature crops, with many producers waiting for crops to mature further.

Taking a trip to Ormiston in late August

By Dan Archer There’s a hamlet on the rise of the Missouri Coteau. An ex-hamlet called Ormiston. In Ormiston, east of Assiniboia and south of Moose Jaw, the grasslands begin rising over ice-shoved hills.

Quirks of Canadian spelling

In a class for a university fiction writing course in England, a fellow student, also a flatmate, noticed quirks in my spelling in a workshop submission. An ‘re’ in words like centre. An inserted ‘u’ for colour.
Annual Stock Dog Trails held in Mankota

Annual Stock Dog Trails held in Mankota

Submitted by S. Falconer The annual Stock Dog Trials were held at Mankota from August 16 to 19 near the rodeo grounds. There were 50 dogs competing in the classes.
Crops across the province are advancing quickly

Crops across the province are advancing quickly

Crops across the province are advancing quickly, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.
Provincial Physician recruitment agency moving to Sask. Health Authority

Provincial Physician recruitment agency moving to Sask. Health Authority

Saskatchewan is taking steps to ensure that access to physician services continues to be a high priority, particularly in rural and remote communities.

Be cautious of fake accounts on social media

By Dan Archer Social media has become an invaluable means of communication with friends or new acquaintances. Many of us also use social media as work tools.
Gateway Festival will feature many amazing bands

Gateway Festival will feature many amazing bands

The 14th annual Gateway Festival will take place July 27-29, 2018 in beautiful Bengough, Sask.
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