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Update: cause of Quickfalls Collision Centre fire still unknown

Update: cause of Quickfalls Collision Centre fire still unknown

Fire department's from Battleford and the RM of North Battleford were called to help battle the blaze.
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Latest on teachers’ job action; more withdrawals on Thursday

Latest on teachers’ job action; more withdrawals on Thursday

Rotating withdrawal of noon hour supervision planned for March 14; meanwhile, more support for STF from other education leaders.
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Should Google Be Worried About Generative AI?

Should Google Be Worried About Generative AI?

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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Borden and District News: Museum plans clothing exhibit

Borden and District News: Museum plans clothing exhibit

Lunch proceeds to support new flooring at community centre.
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Festival Fanfare: Workshops ‘boost’ choral performances

Festival Fanfare: Workshops ‘boost’ choral performances

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival April 18 to 25.
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A First Home Savings Account can help first-time home buyers

A First Home Savings Account can help first-time home buyers

As of December 5, 2023, more than 300,000 Canadians have opened an FHSA to save for a down payment on their first home.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Statistics Canada will fill in more details on how the economy fared in January this week.
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Big changes are coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow

Big changes are coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow

The current lack of competition in banking means high fees, which a report out last month from North Economics estimated run upwards of $7.7 billion a year.
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Opinion: Millennials new dominant force in the Canadian food industry

Opinion: Millennials new dominant force in the Canadian food industry

Millennials’ values and preferences are driving changes in the food industry and shaping the future of food consumption.
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Team Sask. into the Brier final against Team Canada

Team Sask. into the Brier final against Team Canada

Mike McEwen’s team takes down Brendan Bottcher and Alberta for a 7-3 semi-final win to clinch spot in finals versus Brad Gushue
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