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Fire engulfs multiple structures on 33rd, Saskatoon

Fire engulfs multiple structures on 33rd, Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a call of a one-storey structure fire in the 3400 block of 33rd Street West Sunday. SFD Communications Centre received the report at 8:13 a.m.
Composting: organic matter, moisture, oxygen and bacteria

Composting: organic matter, moisture, oxygen and bacteria

Years ago, composting was a word that was relatively unknown. Today, as we make our salads or clean and prepare garden vegetables, we know that throwing out what is not edible is unacceptable. Composting behaviours by Canadians have been increasing.
Saskatoon Bishop apologizes for church’s atrocities

Saskatoon Bishop apologizes for church’s atrocities

Diocese of Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen has apologized in behalf of the Catholic Church in Saskatchewan for its past atrocities and would support having Pope Francis visit Canada.
Wide Mouth Mason and The Sheepdogs headline Jazz Festival

Wide Mouth Mason and The Sheepdogs headline Jazz Festival

The 34th SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, after a year-long wait, returns this summer with four headlining artists that includes Juno Award winners Wide Mouth Mason. The festival, cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set from Aug.
340 active cases across province, up 28 from Friday

340 active cases across province, up 28 from Friday

Saskatchewan has 340 active cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday, an increase of 28 over yesterday and up from 262 a week ago . There was one death reported, in the North Central zone, bringing total deaths to 578.
Coin machines stolen from Del Frari Park showers

Coin machines stolen from Del Frari Park showers

Between the evening of July 22, and the early morning hours of July 23 culprits stole three coin machines that operated the showers at Del Frari Park in Maidstone. Maidstone RCMP are seeking information related to this crime.
Stolen vehicle linked to NW crimes

Stolen vehicle linked to NW crimes

RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a silver 2005 Pontiac Pursuit that was stolen from the Meadow Lake area in the first week of July.
Gorst takes championship dash in Lloydminster

Gorst takes championship dash in Lloydminster

The North American Chuckwagon Championship wrapped up nine days of competition on Monday night in Lloydminster with Logan Gorst taking the title.
Too polite?

Too polite?

Heritage Day was always spent with my dad. He’d put on his best cowboy hat and we’d drive to Weaver Park in Lloydminster, where we’d spend the afternoon looking at exhibits from a bygone era.
Fire ban for RM of Battle River

Fire ban for RM of Battle River

A fire ban has been called for the RM of Battle River No. 438 due to the dry, hot, conditions and severe fire risk. The ban goes into effect immediately.
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