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Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

2025's offerings for moviegoers include at least 110 films projected to open on over 2,000 screens according to the National Association of Theatre Owners.
North Battleford's first female mayor tops news stories of 2024

North Battleford's first female mayor tops news stories of 2024

It was a busy year in the Battlefords for news in 2024.
Deck the Halls for New Year’s Eve

Deck the Halls for New Year’s Eve

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man

Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man

RCMP say they thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter. 
Saskatchewan Skies: Venus's southern side observable until 2039

Saskatchewan Skies: Venus's southern side observable until 2039

The Quadrantid meteors peak on Jan. 3 at 15:00 UT (9 a.m. CST).
Opinion: The Disability Tax Credit is a barrier to the Canada Disability Benefit

Opinion: The Disability Tax Credit is a barrier to the Canada Disability Benefit

The CDB was envisioned as a tool to uplift and empower individuals, but it cannot fulfill this promise if access is restricted by the DTC.
Shelly Palmer: The Top 10 Stories of 2024

Shelly Palmer: The Top 10 Stories of 2024

Let’s commit to being architects of a better tomorrow, where innovation fuels progress, creativity, and human connection.
Garden Chat: Bert Porter, lily breeder par excellence

Garden Chat: Bert Porter, lily breeder par excellence

Over 50 years, Porter bred, selected and introduced many plant varieties.
Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing 12 year old

Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing 12 year old

RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Freezing rain warning issued for west central

Freezing rain warning issued for west central

Check with the Highway Hotline for local road conditions.
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