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Regina heritage building requires deconstruction after blaze

Regina heritage building requires deconstruction after blaze
REGINA – A Regina heritage building is coming down after it was consumed by fire on Sept. 24. Regina Fire and Protective Services received a call at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sept. 24 for reports of a fire at 2170 12th Ave. at the Gordon Block, a herita...
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Crane collapses at China bridge construction project, killing 6 people
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