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Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards

At work yesterday, while happily boiling water to make a cup of cocoa, I was made keenly aware of the fire hazards involved in such an act.
Fireworks display a welcome pandemic diversion

Fireworks display a welcome pandemic diversion

Baljennie News
Keeping in touch with a centenarian during a pandemic

Keeping in touch with a centenarian during a pandemic

The family of a centenarian residing at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford says he may not get to see them in person, but he is staying safe and doing well and speaks with them on the phone several times a day for short chats.
First, pray for those in authority

First, pray for those in authority

Happy New Year. This can be a good year for you, in spite of all that is going on in the world around us. The key lies in the choices we make.
Hoar frost creates a winter wonderland

Hoar frost creates a winter wonderland

Meota News
SaskTel outages across the province

SaskTel outages across the province

SaskTel is reporting that due to the widespread power outages caused by last night’s storm, they ares experiencing some service outages in a number of communities across the province.
I am putting getting better to the test in 2021.

I am putting getting better to the test in 2021.

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, scoffed at my plans for improved health in this new year. I am planning to become 44 per cent improved in my memory, concentration and focus.
Quiet December at the seniors’ centre

Quiet December at the seniors’ centre

Maidstone Drop In Centre
RCMP advise motorists of delay of police and emergency services due to road conditions

RCMP advise motorists of delay of police and emergency services due to road conditions

Saskatchewan RCMP is advising motorists that there may be a delay of police and emergency services due to extremely poor road conditions in parts of the province. Travel is not recommended in many areas at this time.
Two arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

Two arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

Two people arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit had more appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court. Shynia Skeavington, 24, and Rae Ahenakew, 40, both of Mosquito First Nation, had appearances on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 respectively.
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