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Light horse members spend the weekend learning

Eagle Hills 4-H Club
Eagle Hill 4-Hers hone speaking skills

Eagle Hill 4-Hers hone speaking skills

Public speaking is a proud 4-H tradition that allows members to share a persuasive, informative or entertaining speech on a topic of their choice, developing self-confidence and communication skills.
Extreme cold causes some cancellations

Extreme cold causes some cancellations

Mayfair News
Trial set on drug, flight from police charges

Trial set on drug, flight from police charges

A man facing several drug charges is now scheduled to go to trial in March. Trent Angus of Edmonton elected trial by provincial court judge in his latest appearance Tuesday in North Battleford.
Take in the action at the rink this weekend

Take in the action at the rink this weekend

Unity News
Fire departments respond to 88 calls

Fire departments respond to 88 calls

The fire numbers are in for 2019 in the town of Battleford. The annual fire report was presented at Monday’s meeting of Battleford town council by Fire Chief Larry Gabruch.
Final crime stats for 2019 in Battleford hold steady

Final crime stats for 2019 in Battleford hold steady

Overall crime numbers in the town of Battleford held steady in 2019 compared to the previous year. Insp. Tom Beck appeared before Battleford council at Monday’s council meeting to provide the fourth-quarter numbers for Battlefords RCMP Detachment.

Program boosting graduation success: Ministry of Education

Following Their Voices
Silvernagle heads to Melville this weekend for Scotties provincials

Silvernagle heads to Melville this weekend for Scotties provincials

Team Silvernagle from Twin Rivers Curling Club is looking to defend their Saskatchewan curling title when they head to Melville for the provincial championship on Friday. The Women's Viterra Scotties Provincial championship go from Jan.
Team Tenetuik sweeps way to Tankard

Team Tenetuik sweeps way to Tankard

Four qualifying spots at the provincial SaskTel Tankard were up for grabs Jan. 16 to 19 at the Northland Power Curling Centre. North Battleford hosted the northern playdowns over the weekend.
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