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Will anyone even notice when newspapers are gone?

Will anyone even notice when newspapers are gone?

Newspapers now seem so irrelevant to civic life that not even nostalgic moneybags want to preserve them
Coping with market volatility

Coping with market volatility

During periods when sentiment sours and markets sell off suddenly and steeply, as has happened recently, financial advisors’ phones never stop ringing, with clients asking whether they should sell their funds or switch into something “safe.
Back on track, BNS dominate the Nipawin Hawks

Back on track, BNS dominate the Nipawin Hawks

A heartbreaking loss to Melfort in the dying seconds of the third period gave the North Stars a rare two-game losing streak.
10 key tax changes for 2016 greet unsuspecting taxpayers

10 key tax changes for 2016 greet unsuspecting taxpayers

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been prolific recently, releasing its 2015 T1 General Income Tax and Benefits return, its schedules and auxiliary tax forms, together with accompanying guides and pamphlets. To get through them all is a challenge.
Saworski scores two, Stars hold off late rally

Saworski scores two, Stars hold off late rally

Thursday night the AAA Stars had yet another opportunity to help solidify a playoff spot clashing against a team just three points behind them in the standings.
Council digs into need for new loader

Council digs into need for new loader

A resolution to purchase a front-end loader was approved by North Battleford city council, but council made it clear they were not happy with the prices tendered.
CURRIE

CURRIE

Mr. Ross Currie of the Paynton District Saskatchewan passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016, in Maidstone, Saskatchewan at the age of 79 years.
Dwarf sour cherries for the Prairies

Dwarf sour cherries for the Prairies

Hanbidge on Horticulture
REDFORD

REDFORD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Lynne Redford, late of North Battleford on January 19, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Dianne was born on October 6, 1926 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Hockey is more than just a sport

Hockey is more than just a sport

"When coming to the rink is fun, the dressing room is a safe place to be who you are, and when your players call each other brothers, sisters, family or friends, you have accomplished something special."
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