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Battlefords Community Players opens 2024 with British drama

Battlefords Community Players opens 2024 with British drama

Rehearsals are currently underway for the seven-person cast of An Inspector Calls, which runs from Feb. 29 to March 9.
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Hanbidge on Horticulture: African violets, the perfect houseplants

Hanbidge on Horticulture: African violets, the perfect houseplants

Adapt easily to arid and low-light conditions.
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Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

OTTAWA — Business insolvencies rose 57.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. For the entire year, business insolvencies were up 41.
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Opinion: Is Roundup really carcinogenic?

Opinion: Is Roundup really carcinogenic?

Banning glyphosate, found in Roundup, would be akin to banning red meat or hot beverages above 65 C.
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Opinion: Can Trudeau Trump-proof Canada-U.S. relations?

Opinion: Can Trudeau Trump-proof Canada-U.S. relations?

We must continue to be cautious and not overly dependent on the U.S., regardless of the election outcome.
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Turning Rideau Cottage into prime minister's permanent home comes with cost: docs

Turning Rideau Cottage into prime minister's permanent home comes with cost: docs

OTTAWA — Turning Rideau Cottage into the permanent residence of the prime minister would have to include creating staff offices and other "residential infrastructure," an internal government document says.
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Update: Death on Makwa Sahgaiehcan FN under investigation

Update: Death on Makwa Sahgaiehcan FN under investigation

Dedrick Stick’s death is considered a homicide by police.
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Spiritwood RCMP ask assistance finding missing 30 year old

Spiritwood RCMP ask assistance finding missing 30 year old

If you have seen Kebo Bear or know where he is, contact Spiritwood RCMP at 306-883-4210.
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North Battleford Library receives over $18,000 from BATC grants

North Battleford Library receives over $18,000 from BATC grants

The grant will be spent to revitalize their theatre room while also bringing a special guest to the Battlefords on Feb. 21 for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month.
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Glenda Rye new chair for Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

Glenda Rye new chair for Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

'We are Battleford Strong,' said Glenda Rye after becoming the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce's 118th commerce chair.
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