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21st century learning advocates fail to recognize that critical thinking cannot take place when you know nothing about a subject

Innovation Credit has announced that Battleford Agencies is moving alongside Battleford Advice Centre within the retail space in Battleford.

When the winner of Battleford Union Hospital Foundation’s cash lottery was drawn, organizers had difficulty tracking her down. It turned out Lydia Hagen was already in the building.

Around this time in November, the provincial finance minister traditionally provides the fall budget update, letting the people of Saskatchewan know how well we are doing. That update is coming soon, but on Nov.

Special Olympics Battlefords has been enjoying the support of a local fitness centre that offers a cardio program on a weekly basis to about seven to 10 athletes.

Several sponsors of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees have recently made donations. SaskTel’s $1,750 contribution will go towards a decorated item as well as Breakfast and Pictures with Santa.

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After many weeks of preparation, it is tomorrow that 55,000 volunteers, from 100 host communities, will begin to wear Operation Red Nose’s red vest, a true symbol of a safe holiday season on Canadian roads and highways.

Battlefords RCMP responded to about 35 incidents between 6 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Wednesday, Nov. 23 10:11 a.m. - Report of a break and enter to a cabin in Cochin.

Battlefords RCMP say a man has been arrested in connection to break-ins at several homes and garages in North Battleford on the night of Monday, Nov. 21. Several items were stolen, police say. Charges are pending and the investigation continues.