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Owner seeks to stop demolition order

Owner seeks to stop demolition order

At North Battleford’s final city council meeting of the current term, a couple of items came up on the agenda regarding demolition orders at two locations in the city. Both locations involved properties owned by Zia Homes Ltd.
Farewell to community safety coordinator Herb Sutton

Farewell to community safety coordinator Herb Sutton

After six years on the job, North Battleford’s Community Safety Coordinator Herb Sutton gave his final monitoring report at Tuesday’s council meeting.
CropSphere goes virtual

CropSphere goes virtual

Submitted The difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2021 CropSphere Conference due to the uncertainties regarding COVID-19.
Expression swings added to play space

Expression swings added to play space

This was the scene on a chilly Wednesday morning at the natural play space playground in North Battleford’s Centennial Park.
Buglas, Steinborn bid farewell to NB city council

Buglas, Steinborn bid farewell to NB city council

Tuesday’s city council meeting marked the end of the line for two members of North Battleford city council. It was the last regular meeting for Don Buglas and Kevin Steinborn, although there will still be one more to go — a special meeting on Oct.
Oct. 14 COVID-19 update: 25 new cases, seven in hospital, nine recoveries

Oct. 14 COVID-19 update: 25 new cases, seven in hospital, nine recoveries

There are 25 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Oct. 14, bringing the total to 2,199 cases.
Sask. Party and NDP leaders speak about rising COVID-19 numbers

Sask. Party and NDP leaders speak about rising COVID-19 numbers

Both Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili were talking on Thanksgiving Monday about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan. Moe said in a press release on Oct.

Annual imagineNATIVE ready to present virtual festival experience

The 21st annual imagineNATIVE film and media arts festival is about to kick off. Starting on Oct. 20 and ending Oct. 25, the six-day line up is ready for launch, with adjustments made this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maidstone Drop In Centre News

Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Senior Drop In Centre on Monday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. High score went to Lois Myer with a perfect score of 121 in all hands played. Low score was Eleanor Hinde. Cribbage was played Sept.
Private gatherings to be limited to 15

Private gatherings to be limited to 15

The province’s chief medical health officer has responded in the wake of an increase in COVID-19 infections over the weekend. Dr.
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