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Opinion: How the capital gains tax hike will impact you

Opinion: How the capital gains tax hike will impact you

The capital gains tax hike will affect Canadians at all income levels.
Opinion: Open-net ban an economic disaster for Indigenous communities

Opinion: Open-net ban an economic disaster for Indigenous communities

Ottawa’s decision to ban open-net pen salmon farming reflects a lack of empathy toward Indigenous communities.
New court program is therapeutic, rather than punitive

New court program is therapeutic, rather than punitive

Offenders in the court system facing addictions issues will have more options with the new Drug Treatment Court program starting in the North West region.
Battleford acting CAO to leave duties in three months

Battleford acting CAO to leave duties in three months

The interim CAO can be appointed for up to 90 days, according to municipal policy.
Opinion: Why you should stop outsourcing leadership development

Opinion: Why you should stop outsourcing leadership development

Shift your focus from traditional leadership training to on-the-job development to achieve better results.
Opinion: Can leadership take your business from good to great?

Opinion: Can leadership take your business from good to great?

Leadership is key to turning a good business into a great one.
Turtleford RCMP arrest man breaching court-ordered curfew

Turtleford RCMP arrest man breaching court-ordered curfew

On July 9, RCMP received a report that a man had tampered with an electronic device monitoring his court-ordered 24-hour curfew.
Update: Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan

Update: Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan

To date, Saskatchewan has had 367 wildfires, which is 119 more than the five-year average of 248.
RCMP investigate rollover that left North Battleford area man dead

RCMP investigate rollover that left North Battleford area man dead

Another adult male occupant was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.
Battleford council looks at cost to protect landmark chimney

Battleford council looks at cost to protect landmark chimney

The estimated cost of addressing structural issues begins at between $45,000 to $55,000.