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Battleford awards pathway project to K&S Asphalt under budget

Battleford awards pathway project to K&S Asphalt under budget

Battleford council approved a new walking path from ACT Park to the river, aiming to improve access, safety and community walkability.
North Battleford foundation seeks aid for wildfire evacuees

North Battleford foundation seeks aid for wildfire evacuees

The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation is collecting comfort kits and donations to support evacuees affected by northern wildfires.
Battleford Canada Post hosts community barbecue

Battleford Canada Post hosts community barbecue

Children’s Charity earmarked for proceeds.
Evacuees recount fear, relief after fleeing La Ronge wildfires

Evacuees recount fear, relief after fleeing La Ronge wildfires

Evacuees in North Battleford shared emotional stories of escaping La Ronge wildfires, thankful for safety and support upon arrival.
Substances believed to be methamphetamine, cocaine seized by police

Substances believed to be methamphetamine, cocaine seized by police

On May 26 at approximately 7 p.m., Unity RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a truck speeding in Macklin.
Jesse Dillon arrested again in high-risk takedown in Lloydminster

Jesse Dillon arrested again in high-risk takedown in Lloydminster

The Lloydminster RCMP, supported by the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Services (PDS), executed high-risk warrants in the 45 Avenue area on the Saskatchewan side of the border city.
Donations requested for wildfire evacuees staying in the NB area

Donations requested for wildfire evacuees staying in the NB area

The city is seeking donations for nearly 200 wildfire evacuees who arrived with few or no personal belongings.
Special Teddy Bear Clinic for community’s stuffies

Special Teddy Bear Clinic for community’s stuffies

Over 500 kids and families joined 35 groups at the Teddy Bear Clinic, focusing this year on communication skills.
Safe Families' $1 Clothing Sale exceeds expectations

Safe Families' $1 Clothing Sale exceeds expectations

Loonies go a long way toward helping individuals and the Safe Families organization.
Efforts made to help pets rescued from northern wildfires

Efforts made to help pets rescued from northern wildfires

"A worker from the rescue drove the dogs nine hours to safety. Because of her selflessness, Sailor and Bru, Callie, and three little pups are all safe in our shelter tonight."
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