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LinkedIn launches government ID-based verification in Canada to build trust

LinkedIn's latest community report shows the company restricted 201,000 fake accounts after they were reported by members between July and December 2022.

Aug 18, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

10,000 U.S.-based high-skilled foreign workers applied to come to Canada

Will the program work? Who will benefit?

Aug 18, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - NYT v. OpenAI: A Copyright Story

SASKTODAY's newest columnist, Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.

Aug 18, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

BCP's Shakespearean summer play to feature 13 youth performers

On Aug. 18, 19, 20, 25, and 27, a group of 13 young performers will be performing in the Battleford Community Players summer production, Lose Not Thy Head.

Aug 17, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

RCMP Major Crimes investigating Nitanas Scarlett's disappearance

Nitanas Scarlett's disappearance is suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crime Unit has taken over investigation.

Aug 17, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP investigate murder, identify victim

The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old James Barbaric from North Battleford.

Aug 17, 2023 4:39 PM Read more >

Heavy police presence on 102nd Street, North Battleford

More information will be posted when it becomes available.

Aug 17, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

Crop report: rain delays producers from getting harvest started

Producers are busy swathing, desiccating and harvesting crops. Livestock producers are working and marketing cattle.

Aug 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Unity Museum's summer: A bustling history hub

A remarkable 680 visitors have taken in Unity and District Heritage Museum's buildings and artifacts,