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City adopts new mill rate; tax notices to be sent out
North Battleford city council formally adopted the new mill rate at its meeting this week so tax notices will be sent out soon.Council adopted the mill rate to reflect a 5.11 per cent tax increase to ...
Jul 19, 2022
Two Town Throwdown a smash hit for Battlefords Disc Golf
Disc golfers from across Saskatchewan gathered in the Battlefords over the weekend for the second annual Two Town Throwdown, hosted by the Battlefords Disc Golf Club.Taking place over two days, the to...
Jul 19, 2022
Small businesses feeling pressure from government costs: CFIB
First COVID restrictions and now more government-imposed costs are hitting small businesses hard.That's coming from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) which said in a release onTue...
Jul 19, 2022
Weird artifacts part of post-restriction summer at Historical Society
A grant from the Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation was just the start of what's going to be a very busy summer for the Prince Albert Historical Society. On June 15, they received a grant for...
Jul 19, 2022
House approves same-sex marriage bill, retort to high court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion ...
Jul 19, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee sees 'ample time' for 2030 bid as BC cities discuss doubts
VANCOUVER - The path for British Columbia to host another Winter Olympic Games remains uncertain as cities voice concern about its feasibility. Whistler and Vancouver city councils are both scheduled ...
Jul 19, 2022
‘Important for my job’: Finance minister defends $8K flight
Saskatchewan's finance minister won't be apologizing and doesn't feel regretful about the nearly $8,000 round-trip flight she took between Regina and North Battleford."What I will do for the people of...
Jul 19, 2022
Toronto Raptors sign guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract. The six-foot-three, 185-pound Dowtin joined the Raptors for this year's NBA Summer League, where he averaged 16 p...
Jul 19, 2022
Co-owner Grant not messing with Bulldog Hanover's winning formula
Brad Grant isn't one to mess with a winning formula. Neither he nor co-owner/trainer Jack Darling have been present for many of Bulldog Hanover's harness wins. Afraid to jinx the heralded colt, Grant ...
Jul 19, 2022
Contract still unsettled for skate park project
Meadow Lake has not approved a new contractor for the skate park project.City council held a special meeting Monday evening to discuss bids from two companies for the project's tender. Ultimately, the...
Jul 19, 2022