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Lightning strikes residence in north Estevan

Lightning strikes residence in north Estevan

The thunderstorm that hit the Estevan on Thursday night resulted in plenty of lightning, and one residence on Mayfair Bay was struck by lightning.
Northern Gardening: Dwarf cherries are sweet enough to eat

Northern Gardening: Dwarf cherries are sweet enough to eat

Sour cherries are the traditional pie cherries, but the dwarf sour cherries from the University of Saskatchewan are said to be sweet enough to eat fresh, and I agree – they are delicious. Pure sour cherries grow on tall, single-stemmed trees.
Weather tower to gather data for possible wind energy project

Weather tower to gather data for possible wind energy project

The County of St. Paul has approved a permit to erect a meteorological tower on private land in the St. Lina area, one of the first steps in determining if a wind energy project is viable.
Mother-daughter duo published in Canadian anthology

Mother-daughter duo published in Canadian anthology

The support fostered through the mother-daughter bond of Judy Pettersen and daughter Hilary Faktor led to the pair being published in a Canadian anthology of twisted family traditions earlier this month.
American Animals revisits historical heist

American Animals revisits historical heist

Bart Layton plays with reality in docudrama
Reston Graduating Class of 2018

Reston Graduating Class of 2018

Reston School held their High School Graduation on Monday, June 25th at 7:30 p.m. in the Reston Rec Plex. Eleven graduates looked radiant as they were escorted down the aisle by their proud parents. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mr. D.
Eleven lives saved from boy’s miracle on the Plains

Eleven lives saved from boy’s miracle on the Plains

Almost seven decades later Innisfailian Gavin Bates spearheads award to inspire today's young lifeguard heroes
OPINION: Banning straws hurts people with disabilities

OPINION: Banning straws hurts people with disabilities

Many who are concerned about the environment have advocated banning plastic straws. On the surface, such a ban seems like a no-brainer.
McLean finishes sixth in 250 km Sahara Race Namibia

McLean finishes sixth in 250 km Sahara Race Namibia

When Michael McLean played hockey as a youth in Barrhead, running was a means to an end.
The mystery of Chaco Canyon

The mystery of Chaco Canyon

My recent stay at Hotel Chaco in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was an elevated experience where ancient meets modern. Form and function intertwine seamlessly with understated luxury creating an ambiance that scintillates the five senses.
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