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Sask. man Brent Habetler found guilty in Bermuda court

Sask. man Brent Habetler found guilty in Bermuda court

At the time of his arrest in Bermuda, Brent Habetler from Sask., was under conditions in an Alberta court.
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CTF says government gives Quebec special treatment on carbon tax

CTF says government gives Quebec special treatment on carbon tax

Quebec’s cap-and-trade carbon tax is currently $57 per tonne.
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Behind the Headlines: Seeing the Battlefords in a positive light

Behind the Headlines: Seeing the Battlefords in a positive light

At the time of writing this article, the Battlefords, often thought to be the most 'dangerous city in Canada' is welcoming spring.
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Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Federal Minister of Justice Arif Virani reacts to Saskatchewan’s move to not remit the carbon tax on home heating.
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Shelly Palmer - AI May Be Yum Brand's Secret Sauce

Shelly Palmer - AI May Be Yum Brand's Secret Sauce

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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New charge against woman convicted in Tiki Laverdiere's murder dropped

New charge against woman convicted in Tiki Laverdiere's murder dropped

A trial was scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court for April 3, but the trial didn’t proceed. Instead, the charge was stayed on April 1.
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‘Canada Builds’ announcements made by Feds in Regina

‘Canada Builds’ announcements made by Feds in Regina

Federal Liberal ministers Patty Hajdu and Arif Virani make pre-budget announcement on new Canada Builds program, plus $15 million top-up to Apartment Construction Loan Program.
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North Battleford Mayor David Gillan not seeking re-election

North Battleford Mayor David Gillan not seeking re-election

Mayor Gillan told media that togetherness was the key of his first and final term.
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Shelly Palmer - Opera Will Let You Test Over 150 AI Models

Shelly Palmer - Opera Will Let You Test Over 150 AI Models

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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Protesters' emotions run high as they clash with RCMP

Protesters' emotions run high as they clash with RCMP

Approximately 50 vehicles were at an approved protest site in the Crowsnest Pass region and en route to the protest site, five large farm tractors caused a multi-vehicle collision, say RCMP.
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