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Teachers union not optimistic after conciliation talks wrap up

Teachers union not optimistic after conciliation talks wrap up

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte says province has not moved, calls job action virtually inevitable.
Western Softball Championship coming to Battleford in 2024

Western Softball Championship coming to Battleford in 2024

Over 300 players and officials are expected to attend from Aug. 2 to 5, 2024.
In the news today: Liberals to talk UN ceasefire stance and AI fears spark concerns

In the news today: Liberals to talk UN ceasefire stance and AI fears spark concerns

Moon trek marks busy time for Canada's astronauts.
Commentary: Bandwagon morality

Commentary: Bandwagon morality

A social media epidemic causing lots of harm.
Grinch-mas rings in with BID's Holiday Festival

Grinch-mas rings in with BID's Holiday Festival

The North Battleford BID's holiday festival featured not only sales, events, shopping, and treats, but a visit from Santa Claus and the Grinch.
Located: Missing man may have gone ATVing near Meadow Lake

Located: Missing man may have gone ATVing near Meadow Lake

RCMP the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Handbell choir hopes to ring up interest in the instrument

Handbell choir hopes to ring up interest in the instrument

On Tuesday, Dec. 19 the dozen choir members will bring Christmas music and their bells to the North Battleford Public Library at 7 p.m.
North Battleford man charged with child porn offences

North Battleford man charged with child porn offences

On Oct. 5, police executed a search warrant at a home in North Battleford and seized electronic devices.
Battleford's 2024 budget sees new infrastructure levy introduced

Battleford's 2024 budget sees new infrastructure levy introduced

Although the mill rate will remain at 3.75, the new BAIL program will help to improve local infrastructure via a tax levy.
Police issue 1,347 traffic violations during safe driving week

Police issue 1,347 traffic violations during safe driving week

CTSS officers issued 1,347 traffic charges, 1,349 warnings, and 111 vehicle defect inspection notices to drivers on Saskatchewan’s roadways. 
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