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Opinion: Our yearly reminder that we are still British North Americans

Opinion: Our yearly reminder that we are still British North Americans

Having a politically weak but symbolically powerful monarch as the head of state within a Westminster-style democracy has proven to be an effective barricade against populist demagogues.
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Sask. sees decrease in housing starts despite strong report from CMHC

Sask. sees decrease in housing starts despite strong report from CMHC

Saskatchewan is joined by British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario as the only provinces that saw a decrease in the number of housing starts in 2024.
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Ground is broken on Starbucks in North Battleford

Ground is broken on Starbucks in North Battleford

Starbucks part of Eagles Landing development of Red Pheasant First Nation
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Shelly Palmer - How AI may actually end the world

Shelly Palmer - How AI may actually end the world

The semiconductor industry is currently facing a major challenge: demand for advanced 5nm and 7nm chips.
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Reminder: leave baby wildlife alone

Reminder: leave baby wildlife alone

In spite of their good intentions, humans can greatly reduce young animals' chances for survival.
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Be bear aware

Be bear aware

To enhance public safety and reduce the creation of habituated and food-conditioned bears, it is against the law to feed bears.
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Garden Chat: Boxelder bugs – a big nuisance but harmless

Garden Chat: Boxelder bugs – a big nuisance but harmless

Wide use of boxelder trees in urban areas and on farmsteads has enabled boxelder bugs to widen their range.
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Communities in Full Color through Discovery Co-op’s initiative

Communities in Full Color through Discovery Co-op’s initiative

1,550 gallons in paint donations since 2016.
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Focus on business: ARTrageous marks 10 years in 2024

Focus on business: ARTrageous marks 10 years in 2024

Highlights of the past year included framing and hanging Gilbert Katerynych photos in their newly renovated building.
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Emotional farewells in Leg by departing MLAs

Emotional farewells in Leg by departing MLAs

Daily Leg Update: Longtime members including Don Morgan, Don McMorris, Dustin Duncan, Gord Wyant and Donna Harpauer give their final speeches in Legislature
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