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Crossing the border for Canada Day? Here’s what you need to know

Crossing the border for Canada Day? Here’s what you need to know

The CBSA gives tips for a smoother trip.
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Saskatchewan experiences unprecedented population boost

Saskatchewan experiences unprecedented population boost

Highest population growth in more than a century.
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Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

The national average gasoline price hit an all-time high on June 12 of last year.
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SaskEnergy applying to drop rates this fall

SaskEnergy applying to drop rates this fall

Minister for SaskEnergy Don Morgan confirm Crown corporation will submit a proposal to Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel that will result in bill decreases of $5.66 per month on average.
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When it comes to HIV, know your status:

When it comes to HIV, know your status:

One in five Canadians living with HIV unaware they are HIV-positive.
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Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

A bill similar to C-18 is expected to soon become law in California, prompting similar threats from Meta that says it will block news in that state.
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Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

History questions seemed to trip up respondents the most.
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BATC's Ball: LGBTQ2S+ community celebrated during pride month

BATC's Ball: LGBTQ2S+ community celebrated during pride month

Saskatchewan's first openly gay member of the legislative assembly spoke on the importance of representation in the government.
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Gene Aulinger honoured with Lifetime Member award

Gene Aulinger honoured with Lifetime Member award

Aulinger receives highest honor from Saskatchewan Band Association, presented to him at Monday’s North Battleford council meeting.
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Terrance Favel makes first appearance in N. B'ford court

Terrance Favel makes first appearance in N. B'ford court

Terrance Favel faces numerous weapons and violence related offences after an incident on Poundmaker Cree Nation Sunday.
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