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Battlefords Community Players end 70th season with 'Clever Dick'

Battlefords Community Players end 70th season with 'Clever Dick'

Their 2022-23 season ended on June 3 with the last of eight shows of 'Clever Dick', featuring a nine-person cast, wicked humour and laughter.
Tim Hortons to launch credit card through mobile rewards app

Tim Hortons to launch credit card through mobile rewards app

The Tims Rewards app already has features like mobile order and scan and pay, making a new payment option the logical next step.
Dollarama profits skyrocket as consumers visit more often — for bigger purchases

Dollarama profits skyrocket as consumers visit more often — for bigger purchases

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. enjoyed a 21 per cent year-over-year jump in sales in its latest quarter as the discount retailer scooped up consumers seeking cheaper products amid high inflation.
Ready, set, go! B'fords students learn about bike safety with RCMP

Ready, set, go! B'fords students learn about bike safety with RCMP

The Grade 3 class from North Battleford's Bready Elementary got the chance to break, pedal and steer their way to a bike-centric education on May 30.
Swift reaction from NDP to provincial auditor’s report

Swift reaction from NDP to provincial auditor’s report

NDP calls on government to implement provincial auditor recommendations on education, and with SIS go so far as saying scrap that program and start over.
Police make arrest in death of man on Moosomin First Nation

Police make arrest in death of man on Moosomin First Nation

Victim identified as 35-year-old Tyler Mooswa on Moosomin First Nation.
Battlefords physicians express concerns over burden of work and more

Battlefords physicians express concerns over burden of work and more

Increasing waitlists, physician attraction and retention, and physician wellness are key concerns for Battlefords physicians.
Five things to know from the Provincial Auditor’s 2023 report

Five things to know from the Provincial Auditor’s 2023 report

SIS program, Indigenous education issues highlighted in findings of report by Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett.
Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

While some Canadians are comfortable, many are struggling financially more than ever.
Maidstone and District News: Scholarships and bursaries presented at grad ceremony

Maidstone and District News: Scholarships and bursaries presented at grad ceremony

Bright future for Maidstone students.
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