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Technology alone should not drive education reform

Hopefully a new report from the OECD slows down the mad rush to equip students of all ages with the latest computer gadgets

Oct 24, 2015 9:45 AM Read more >

Walking with the current

Life As I Know It

Oct 23, 2015 2:27 PM Read more >

Implications for investors as the Fed stands pat

At its September meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board decided to hold off on raising interest rates for now. That’s not good news.

Oct 23, 2015 1:54 PM Read more >

Chief Electoral Officer thanks election workers

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election.

Oct 23, 2015 1:18 PM Read more >

Pedestrian injured

A pedestrian was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital Thursday after being struck by a vehicle at 11307 8th Ave. North Battleford Fire Department reports attending the scene at just before 7 p.m.

Oct 23, 2015 11:36 AM Read more >

Sale Day

Oct 23, 2015 11:13 AM Read more >

Icebreaker at Twin Rivers Curling Club

It’s a new season of curling at Twin Rivers Curling Club. The club held an icebreaker event Oct. 8 at Northland Power Curling Centre to celebrate the arrival of new curling stones from Kay’s of Scotland.

Oct 23, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Autumn is Hanging In There

Oct 23, 2015 10:55 AM Read more >

A Battlefords Week in Photos Oct. 18 to 24, 2015

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