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Caron pleads not guilty

Caron pleads not guilty

A man wanted by RCMP on weapons and violent offences has pleaded not guilty in North Battleford Provincial Court.
Being pruned better than being chopped down

Being pruned better than being chopped down

Those who raise grapes know grapevines need yearly pruning, otherwise, the grapes will be smaller and less plentiful. Jesus speaks of our need to be pruned so we can bear more fruit.
Export sales reporting key to profitability: producer groups

Export sales reporting key to profitability: producer groups

A coalition of Saskatchewan producer groups is calling for the creation of an export sales reporting program to improve market transparency for farmers.
The future of stroke treatment

The future of stroke treatment

Synchrotron key to analysis of medication’s benefits
Crime Stoppers – Copper wire stolen near Denzil

Crime Stoppers – Copper wire stolen near Denzil

Wilkie RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify two individuals for theft of copper wire over $5,000 that occurred in the early morning hours June 27 near Denzil. They were driving a red or maroon Dodge Ram 2500.
BATC aims to finish searching two sites by summer’s end

BATC aims to finish searching two sites by summer’s end

It was officially a celebration of the ingenuity of Indigenous peoples in coming up with locally produced cleaning kits to help keep communities safe from the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Child welfare needs new approach, not more tinkering

Child welfare needs new approach, not more tinkering

Dear Editor It was nearing the end of a midwinter day in the 1980s and we had just finished a workshop hosted by Saskatchewan’s foster care program.
Ruddell hosts 117th Canada Day celebration

Ruddell hosts 117th Canada Day celebration

Like most areas in Saskatchewan, we desperately need rain, as the crops were taking a hit in the sweltering temperatures last week. Canola fields are quickly ripening, giving the prairie landscape a patchwork of yellow, green and brown.
SaskWater reports ‘no service interruptions’ by pandemic in 2020-21

SaskWater reports ‘no service interruptions’ by pandemic in 2020-21

SaskWater completed several major projects in 2021-21 despite the pandemic, leaving the Crown corporation confident in its position to support the province moving forward.
Woman wanted by police on 30 charges seeks bail

Woman wanted by police on 30 charges seeks bail

A woman who was wanted by police on 30 outstanding charges is seeking bail.
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