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How conspiracy theories polarize society and provoke violence

How conspiracy theories polarize society and provoke violence

Social media fuelled conspiracy theories often exist in echo chambers, where misinformation was amplified often without verification or critical examination
Battleford Flats to see new announcer's booth

Battleford Flats to see new announcer's booth

There will be a new attraction to see at the Battleford Flats now that plans are in place to build a new announcer's booth. The topic was discussed at this week's town council meeting.
Grow Your Own Future: From the ground up

Grow Your Own Future: From the ground up

Soil – the Heart of Life in the Garden – Part I
Man charged following cattle theft in RM of Silverwood

Man charged following cattle theft in RM of Silverwood

14 calves were stolen from a farm over the course of three different incidents.
Man charged with assault with a weapon following Saskatoon altercation

Man charged with assault with a weapon following Saskatoon altercation

When a man grabbed a pair of scissors and began swinging them around, police deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon.
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.
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