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Sask. farmers dig into fresh soil for sustainable agriculture practices

Sask. farmers dig into fresh soil for sustainable agriculture practices

The proof was on the shovel. The darkest, most porous soil Derek Axten had ever seen was on the land of a North Dakota rancher in roughly 2010. It was nothing like the dry and lumpy, light brown soil on his farm near Minton.
Man who escaped custody at courthouse denied bail – Meadow Lake

Man who escaped custody at courthouse denied bail – Meadow Lake

A man who escaped custody while appearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court was denied bail on June 7.
Investing in the next generation of scientists

Investing in the next generation of scientists

$1.65-million project at USask
Absolutely shocking!

Absolutely shocking!

This spring, farmers busily tilled, seeded and tended the land. Now they watch and wait as their fields take on lush shades of green, and fill out with the promise of a bountiful yield.
Rush sign Currier to three-year deal

Rush sign Currier to three-year deal

Josh Currier has agreed to a new three-year deal with the Saskatchewan Rush, pending league approval. The club announced the signing Thursday.
What we can do

What we can do

Letter to the Editor
COVID-19 vaccination update effective June 11

COVID-19 vaccination update effective June 11

Age Eligibility as of June 11 For Second Doses: all individuals 55 years of age and older , all individuals who had their first dose on or before April 7 , individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer , who will receive a letter of confirma
June 10 COVID-19 update: One death, 845,439 vaccines, 77 new cases, 129 recoveries

June 10 COVID-19 update: One death, 845,439 vaccines, 77 new cases, 129 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 16,787 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 845,439.
CPCA moves NB show to Poundmaker

CPCA moves NB show to Poundmaker

With Chuckwagon racing season just on the horizon, the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association has made a further change to its 2021 schedule and it impacts North Battleford directly.
Swimming and swinging as things start looking normal

Swimming and swinging as things start looking normal

We know things can change, however the return to games on the diamonds, our provincial cases reducing as a result of more vaccinations taking place and a new skip in everyone’s step has definitely boosted morale in the community.
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