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North Battleford man missing since Aug. 7 has ties to Calgary
North Battleford man missing since Aug. 7 has ties to Calgary
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Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
 Lloydminster man dies after early-morning medical call
Lloydminster man dies after early-morning medical call
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RCMP say a 48-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a medical distress call early Tuesday morning in the city’s west end.
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Battlefords Obituaries

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Provincial News

Premier Moe reacts to ruling on pronouns bill challenge
Premier Moe reacts to ruling on pronouns bill challenge
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Moe points to importance of a case in Quebec on the notwithstanding clause that will go to the Supreme Court of Canada.
 Sask. leaders not looking at fines, bans for walking in the forest
Sask. leaders not looking at fines, bans for walking in the forest
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Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck say they won’t back Nova Scotia-style bans on walking in forests during wildfires.
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National News

Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city
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ST. JOHN'S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were ordered to flee a wildfire Tuesday, as thousands of other people across the province faced the prospect of leaving or losing their homes to flames.
 Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.
Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.
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The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to blueberry farms, multimillion-dollar mansions and an 18-hole golf course.
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Northern Sask Sports

Sixth annual Outlook rodeo weekend ropes in big crowds
Sixth annual Outlook rodeo weekend ropes in big crowds
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The Outlook Riverbank Rodeo brought in big crowds and big action despite some grey, soggy conditions.
 Highlights of sixth annual Outlook rodeo weekend that roped in crowds
Highlights of sixth annual Outlook rodeo weekend that roped in crowds
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Sixth annual event brings in big crowds to new rodeo grounds.
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Northern Sask Business

La Ronge promotes grants, tax breaks to spur development
La Ronge promotes grants, tax breaks to spur development
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La Ronge is offering grants of up to $5,000 and tax breaks to boost downtown appeal, housing and commercial growth.
 Denzil Bar & Hotel draws unique bloggers to the community
Denzil Bar & Hotel draws unique bloggers to the community
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Often time capsules from another era, decorated in the most eclectic and low-cost ways, "beer parlours" seem out of place in a modern world.
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Northern Sask Agriculture

Federal government supports soil health strategy
Federal government supports soil health strategy
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Ottawa revealed its support at a recent soil health conference but did not make a financial commitment.
 Poultry and pigeon show to feature the best-bred birds in Sask.
Poultry and pigeon show to feature the best-bred birds in Sask.
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The Saskatchewan Poultry Association’s (SPA) annual Prairie Poultry Fall Classic and Pigeon Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gait Equestrian stables, about 15 minutes west of Moose Jaw.
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National Business

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