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N.B.'s Katrina MacKinnon to adjudicate Outlook festival

2023 festival dedicated to long-time music teacher.

Mar 22, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

Nature is Awesome - Scaredy squirrel

Mar 22, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

Budget fails to meet the moment, says NDP Opposition

Opposition Leader Carla Beck, Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon slam 2023-24 budget for not addressing affordability, health care, social concerns.

Mar 22, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan posts $1 billion surplus budget

No new taxes, spending on health care and capital projects highlights of 2023-24 budget delivered Wednesday by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer.

Mar 22, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Opinion: How generative AI is changing the future of customer service

The transition from overworked customer service staff to AI will happen quickly.

Mar 22, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

Opinion: MPs take pay raise same day they take more from taxpayers

Politicians don’t deserve pay raises while making life unaffordable for Canadians.

Mar 22, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Opinion: ChatGPT no reason to move away from traditional teaching

ChatGPT is an impressive tool, but it is just that – a tool.

Mar 22, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Harpauer hints at what to expect in tomorrow’s budget

Harpauer says budget will reflect strong financial position of province, with “aggressive” health spending and targeted relief to most vulnerable.

Mar 21, 2023 3:39 PM Read more >

Battleford approves rate increases for recreation facilities

The rate increase would see a six per cent hike on some recreational facilities in the town of Battleford, including the ball diamonds and rental spaces.

Mar 21, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

Town of Battleford to purchase new garbage truck

Slated for delivery in 2024, additional costs over the 2023 budget, would be included in the town's 2024 budget.

Mar 21, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >