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"We want people to use their technology at school just like they use them in real life." So says Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Jim Shevchuk, whose portfolio includes the use of technology in Living Sky School Division.

The North Battleford-backed resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered Indigenous women was not the only resolution to hit the SUMA convention floor Tuesday. There were 12 other resolutions put forward.

Anyone expecting more provincial money to flow into communities this year pretty much had that hope dashed by Premier Brad Wall Monday.

The rapidly changing and volatile federal political environment was the major focus of the keynote speech at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Convention in Saskatoon Tuesday.

After decades of little to no change, the Saskatchewan government is finally doing a revamp of its housing programs by shifting the Affordable Housing program to the Social Housing program.

A North Battleford-sponsored resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered aboriginal women has received the approval of members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

North Battleford RCMP responded to about 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.

MAIDSTONE — A semi driver has been issued a ticket for failing to yield to an approaching vehicle after a two-semi collision Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 482. The charge involves a voluntary penalty or court appearance.

UNITY — North West Terminal Ltd. loaded its first train with CP Rail Jan. 30 following the completion of an expansion to the company's rail infrastructure at its Unity location.

UNITY — The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. has announced a $0.50 per share dividend to shareholders from 2014 operations. According to a press release the company currently has 3,277,915 outstanding Class A and B shares combined.