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Logging delay agreement for B.C. old-growth tree stand helps endangered spotted owls
An agreement to delay logging of an old-growth stand of British Columbia forest has given a one-year reprieve to one of Canada's most endangered species. But governments now have to come up with a per...
Feb 25, 2021
Pandemic spending, no tax increases: Some highlights from the Alberta budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday. Here are some of the highlights: - No new taxes or tax increases. - Deficit of $18.2 billion on estimated revenues of $4...
Feb 25, 2021
Housing authority working on upgrades, improving safety and security
The Battlefords Housing Authority is currently concentrating its efforts on upgrading facilities and updating security measures for a number of its properties.General manager Denis Lavertu gave an upd...
Feb 25, 2021
SHA changes COVID vaccination appointment strategy after concern from public
After confusion and frustration in recent weeks regarding how the public will be informed about COVID-19 vaccines and when, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone came to Thursday's press...
Feb 25, 2021
Liberal plan to repeal mandatory minimum sentences, receiving mixed reviews
The president of the union representing legal aid staff and lawyers in Saskatchewan, says the Liberal government's recent bill that will put an end to mandatory minimum sentences for drugs and some gu...
Feb 25, 2021
Local teacher shines light on indigenous graduates success
A Grade 11 and 12 teacher in North Battleford is recognizing indigenous success stories from recent graduates. Shalen Fox of John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) is the mind behind the school's new display ...
Feb 25, 2021
Energy audit shows city could see significant savings by going green
The City of North Battleford is looking at ways to be more energy efficient.A delegation at council's recent meeting indicated the city would see significant savings by investing in more green energy ...
Feb 25, 2021
City awarded for financial reporting
North Battleford's efforts in providing financial transparency have received special recognition. The City has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Offic...
Feb 25, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal of Theodore case
A legal battle over funding for Catholic schools in Saskatchewan appears to be over.The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it won't hear an appeal by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD), which w...
Feb 25, 2021
At divided time, Ohio unites behind statue of John Glenn
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Political divisions these days may be deep, but Ohioans never cease to agree on John Glenn. Both Republicans and Democrats on a state panel heaped praise on the late astronaut and U.S...
Feb 25, 2021