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It was an ambitious goal, but a local organization has met the challenge.

A garage suffered major damage from a heavy fire that broke out Friday afternoon. The call came in to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services at around 5 p.m. June 4.

North Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton said Tuesday he was pleased with the Town of Battleford's commitment to pledge $1.6 million to the City of North Battleford for regional recreation capital projects.

Before the rain hit Saturday, it was beautiful day to be outside and a beautiful day to check out some beautiful cars.

The SWA has complied with a federal order, but has decided to challenge the order in federal court.Early last month, Environment Canada issued an order to the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA) to stop the water flow between two lakes.

A baseball bat was used in a home invasion May 29 at a residence on the 1500 block of 103rd Street. Two men entered the residence uninvited and damaged the home with the bat.

A 61-year old man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against a male complainant under the age of 16. David Smith appeared in North Battleford provincial court to face both charges this week.

The North Battleford Cameron McIntosh Airport can be the host for more than just failed balloon jumps and this month there will be proof of that. June 15 to 25, the airport will be the host site for the 2010 Canadian National Soaring Contest.

It was a grim weekend on the roads in the Battlefords area with two separate crashes Saturday, including one fatal rollover. According to WPD Ambulance a fatal single-vehicle rollover took place at 11:40 a.m. June 5.

There's more than fish and lots involved. That is the message farmers from the St. Brieux area want people to know about the closure of the culvert under Grid 777.