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Update: 100th Street to open Thursday

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Update: 100th Street to open Thursday

September 18, 2019

Tim Hortons dropping Beyond Meat products from menus except in Ontario and B.C.

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Tim Hortons dropping Beyond Meat products from menus except in Ontario and B.C.

September 18, 2019

Saskatoon – 12th homicide

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Saskatoon – 12th homicide

September 18, 2019

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$100,000 winning ticket bought in Esterhazy

September 18, 2019

Agricultural society wins Heritage Award

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Agricultural society wins Heritage Award

September 18, 2019

Envirosafe pre-approved for cannabis facility, awarded hemp license

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Envirosafe pre-approved for cannabis facility, awarded hemp license

September 17, 2019

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Big Brothers Big Sisters rebrand Wednesday with new logo

September 17, 2019

Vista Towing TO’d - not moving to NB

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Vista Towing TO’d - not moving to NB

September 16, 2019

Battleford search for PSO continues

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Battleford search for PSO continues

September 16, 2019

More cars stolen in Battleford

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More cars stolen in Battleford

September 12, 2019

Hereditary chief of Lean Man wants story told

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Hereditary chief of Lean Man wants story told

September 19, 2019

Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

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Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

September 18, 2019

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200 join in Bridging Communities Mental Health Run

September 18, 2019

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Hole in One

September 18, 2019

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Green Party platform is their final solution for the Canadian oilpatch

September 18, 2019

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September 18, 2019

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Maidstone Drop In Centre News

September 17, 2019

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Food drive planned for Battleford Sept. 24 and 25

September 17, 2019

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Indigenous group renews calls for Saskatchewan to end 'birth alerts'

September 18, 2019

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Saskatchewan teachers say three-year contract offer short on class-size solution

September 18, 2019

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Saskatoon police rehire officer fired after charged with assault, no convictions

September 17, 2019

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Freedom of expression or personal attack? Nurse appeals fine for Facebook post

September 17, 2019

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What we know — and what we don't — about a vaping-related illness

September 18, 2019

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Alberta soldier charged with attempted murder of her three children

September 18, 2019

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Schools can borrow Second World War artifacts through Canadian War Museum program

September 18, 2019

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Ottawa loses in court battle with Bangladesh over alleged coup plotter

September 18, 2019

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The Latest: No rulings, no Britney Spears at court hearing

September 18, 2019

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The Latest: No rulings, no Britney Spears at court hearing

September 18, 2019

Canadian Press

Court hearing on Britney Spears' life, finances closed

September 18, 2019

Canadian Press

AP source: Joe Kennedy to challenge Sen. Markey in primary

September 18, 2019

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Trump bars California from setting stricter fuel standards

September 18, 2019

Canadian Press

California adds wage, benefit protections for gig workers

September 18, 2019

Canadian Press

Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted

September 18, 2019

Canadian Press

Air Canada trails global peers in fee revenue, but Aeroplan poised to boost it

September 18, 2019

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Hole in One

September 18, 2019

Perfect golf weather enjoyed

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Perfect golf weather enjoyed

September 16, 2019

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Casualties of 7-2 Melville game Mils goalie, Terriers suspension

September 16, 2019

Vikings win home opener

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Vikings win home opener

September 16, 2019

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Piatti lifts Impact over Toronto FC 1-0 in first leg of Canadian Championship

Canadian Press

Piatti lifts Impact over Toronto FC 1-0 in first leg of Canadian Championship

September 18, 2019

Forward Joshua Roy has rebuilding Sea Dogs on the upswing

Canadian Press

Forward Joshua Roy has rebuilding Sea Dogs on the upswing

September 18, 2019

Bayern beats Red Star 3-0 to open Champions League campaign

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Bayern beats Red Star 3-0 to open Champions League campaign

September 18, 2019

Cheryl Bernard to play as a substitute on Team Scheidegger at three events

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Cheryl Bernard to play as a substitute on Team Scheidegger at three events

September 18, 2019

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Review: Guitar czar Joel Paterson rules on retro Beatles ode

Canadian Press

Review: Guitar czar Joel Paterson rules on retro Beatles ode

September 18, 2019

Andy Kim, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Canadian Press

Andy Kim, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

September 18, 2019

Author Graeme Gibson, longtime partner of Atwood, dead at 85

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Author Graeme Gibson, longtime partner of Atwood, dead at 85

September 18, 2019

Canadian author Graeme Gibson, partner of Margaret Atwood, dies at age 85

Canadian Press

Canadian author Graeme Gibson, partner of Margaret Atwood, dies at age 85

September 18, 2019

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Green Party platform is their final solution for the Canadian oilpatch

Columnists

Green Party platform is their final solution for the Canadian oilpatch

September 18, 2019

You can’t reach Canada Post by mail

Letters

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September 18, 2019

Manitoba election outcome a precursor of federal parties’ fate?

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Manitoba election outcome a precursor of federal parties’ fate?

September 17, 2019

Uranium City: Saskatchewan’s last frontier

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Uranium City: Saskatchewan’s last frontier

September 13, 2019

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2019 Ladies’ Night – '80s Night! Game On'

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2019 Ladies’ Night – '80s Night! Game On'

September 14, 2019

Poundmaker museum hosts art pieces all winter

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Poundmaker museum hosts art pieces all winter

September 12, 2019

Artists learn about eco printing

Local A & E

Artists learn about eco printing

August 15, 2019

Art club members learn to make mandalas

Local A & E

Art club members learn to make mandalas

August 1, 2019

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Former Unity resident becomes best selling author overnight

Local Features

Former Unity resident becomes best selling author overnight

July 22, 2019

‘North and south tower were ridiculous this year,’ says public safety committee chair

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September 13, 2019

Whale of a show: Museum’s $1.6M exhibit to dive deep into orca crisis

Times Colonist

Whale of a show: Museum’s $1.6M exhibit to dive deep into orca crisis

September 6, 2019

CFIB recommends lower payroll taxes

Local Features

CFIB recommends lower payroll taxes

August 30, 2019

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Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

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Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

September 18, 2019

Quilt guild members will see no more time wasted

Local Culture

Quilt guild members will see no more time wasted

September 18, 2019

200 join in Bridging Communities Mental Health Run

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200 join in Bridging Communities Mental Health Run

September 18, 2019

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September 18, 2019

Quilt guild members will see no more time wasted

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