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Hawthorn trees bring the luck of the Irish

Many of you know how important the shamrock plant and its clover leaf are to the Irish, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. It was said that St. Patrick used the three leaflets of the clover to illustrate the Holy Trinity and has undoubtedly become a symbol of all things Irish. But there is more lore...

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Electric vehicle charges double for maintenance of provincial roads

The following changes will take effect in 2025-26 unless otherwise specified. Increased road-use charge on electric vehicles The Fuel Tax Accountability Act ensures that the fuel tax applicable to on-road travel in Saskatchewan is directed at preserving and improving the provincial highway system and related transportation infrastructure. The number of electric vehicles registered in Saskatchewan...

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President’s Trophy not worth the risk for Jets

Canadian hockey fans, particularly those on the Prairies, can only hope the Winnipeg Jets fade slightly down the stretch of the long, 82-game grind that is the National Hockey League’s regular season. Why? Because the President’s Trophy Curse awaits. Not since 2012-13 — a dozen years ago — has the team finishing first overall in...

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Take the Guesswork Out of Exercise with YTHRIVE!

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter your age or fitness level. But sometimes, getting started — or knowing what to do next — can feel overwhelming. That’s where YTHRIVE comes in! This six-month YMCA fitness program is designed to make exercise accessible, achievable, and, most...

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Top reasons why your child should go to summer camp

LETS THEM HAVE FUN A summer camp teaches new things and can help your kid grow as a person and in their hobby but the most important thing about camp is that it lets them have fun and be kids. Summer is after all their break so they should be allowed to enjoy that. EXPANDS...

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Book Review: Sticks & Bones: Haiku and Senryu

by Allison Douglas-Tourner Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $19.95 ISBN 9781778690433 I’m fond of image-based poetry, and it’s one reason I enjoy reading poems written as haiku and senryu. Likely you remember haiku from school days: in its traditional form, it’s a three-line, 17-syllable nature based poem with a...

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New deal struck for school food program

Last week, the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have signed a $15.8 million, three-year agreement under the National School Food Program. The federal investment is in addition to Saskatchewan’s Child Nutrition Program, which in 2024-25 invested $2.7 million to assist school divisions and community-based organizations in addressing child hunger, offer nutrition education and provide skill-building...

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Province, RMs to fund road-related projects

Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $34.4 million for 32 road, bridge and culvert projects, which supports the export of goods and resources originating in rural municipalities. None are in the Leadership area, according to a government graphic of approved projects. Through the Rural Integrated...

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Sask. to receive $700 million from tobacco companies

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see a resolution was reached in efforts to recover funds for the provincial health care system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario approved a compensation plan that constitutes the largest resolution of its kind in the...