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Words of Cheer - Battle at the Border

Words of Cheer - Battle at the Border

And, they’re off! The cheerleading competition has begun with the 2nd annual Battle at the Border championship in Lloydminster.
Christmas crafts, crafts, crafts

Christmas crafts, crafts, crafts

Handmade and homemade gifts are sought by many to give to their loved ones at Christmas time. A recent craft show at the Legion Hall in Battleford offered a variety of git ideas by many vendors.
Food bank still collecting winter clothing

Food bank still collecting winter clothing

“We are still collecting outdoor winter gear and will distribute to anyone in need all winter long,” says Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre Executive Director Erin Katerynych. Nov.
Keep calm and eat your fries

Keep calm and eat your fries

Most of us love fries and chips. Other than ketogenic, most diets don’t discriminate against the mighty potato. It’s even in the new Canada’s Food Guide.
Why isn’t all booze limited to flavourless vodka?

Why isn’t all booze limited to flavourless vodka?

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Linda's Lines
Update - Kindersley incident deemed murder-suicide

Update - Kindersley incident deemed murder-suicide

FINAL UPDATE by Corporal Rob King, Saskatchewan RCMP Media Relations Officer made at noon today, Dec. 13: "On Thursday, Dec. 12, shortly after 10 a.m.
Building permits in NB: even the good news is bad

Building permits in NB: even the good news is bad

Building permit numbers in North Battleford are so disappointing in 2019 that even the good news is bad news. How else to describe the latest numbers presented at City Hall on Monday at council.
Competitive women’s curling at UCC this weekend

Competitive women’s curling at UCC this weekend

Unity News
Council approves discretionary use for Eagles Nest

Council approves discretionary use for Eagles Nest

City council has given its approval to a discretionary use application for a residential care facility on the 700 block of 101st Street.
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