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Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, feels church people hide behind religious words, liturgical seasons and traditions that are smoke and mirrors to others.
Sisters who grew up in Battlefords produce children’s e-book

Sisters who grew up in Battlefords produce children’s e-book

Two sisters who grew up in the Battlefords have teamed up to produce a children’s e-book. The book is The Hill by the Lake , written by Linnea Bargen-Koehn and Natahna Bargen-Lena.
Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: 211 new cases, one death

Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: 211 new cases, one death

Vaccine Delivery There were 2,057 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 65,436.
SaskPower warns of scam

SaskPower warns of scam

Regina – It can seem that half the time your phone rings, there’s another scammer on the other end. On Feb. 25, SaskPower put out a warning regarding yet another scam trying to involve the Crown Corporation.
Telemiracle powers through in spite of pandemic

Telemiracle powers through in spite of pandemic

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One year later not much progress in case against man accused of holding girl at remote cabin

One year later not much progress in case against man accused of holding girl at remote cabin

Almost one year later, there has been little progress in the case against a man accused of holding a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin.
North Battleford woman and alleged gang member remains in custody

North Battleford woman and alleged gang member remains in custody

A North Battleford woman and alleged Westside gang member had court appearances scheduled in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake Provincial Courts and the matters were adjourned. Tonia Cantel, 22, is charged in connection to several separate incidents.
Dekker Centre to present Chris Beaudry on March 25

Dekker Centre to present Chris Beaudry on March 25

The Dekker Centre has announced it is presenting mental health advocate Chris Beaudry on Thursday, March 25 at 3 p.m.
Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Saskatchewan seeks to build a containment level 4 lab to research pandemics

Vertical integration, where you control all aspects of your operation, is what Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is aiming for in preparation for the next pandemic, as well as dealing with continuing variants of COVID-
NB council hears energy audit update, several cost-savings identified

NB council hears energy audit update, several cost-savings identified

North Battleford city council received some good news at Monday’s meeting on ways they can save money on energy at their facilities. Council received some early findings from an energy audit being conducted at city facilities.
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