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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.

Dec 12, 2019 12:18 PM Read more >

Competitive women’s curling at UCC this weekend

Unity News

Dec 12, 2019 10:23 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 12, 2019 10:20 AM Read more >

Vehicle bylaw reaches destination

The vehicle for hire bylaw in North Battleford has finally reached its destination. Second and third reading took place at Monday night’s council meeting. The bylaw was approved unanimously by council.

Dec 11, 2019 5:00 PM Read more >

High school students host festive meal for seniors

Maidstone Senior Centre News

Dec 11, 2019 2:05 PM Read more >

Celebrating the season with feasts, sales and carols

Borden / Radisson News

Dec 11, 2019 1:36 PM Read more >

Lindsay Holm officially now fire chief

Lindsay Holm can dispose of the “acting” tag in front of “fire chief.” Holm was introduced as the new full-time fire chief in North Battleford at council Monday by City Manager Randy Patrick.

Dec 11, 2019 12:28 PM Read more >

Peewee Sharks help out at humane society

A couple of weekends ago, everyone on the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association female Peewee Sharks team spent a Saturday morning volunteering at the Battlefords Humane Society.

Dec 11, 2019 12:14 PM Read more >

Holiday plants can dress up our indoors

During the holiday season we adorn our homes with beautiful living plants. What a wonderful way to help winter become more bearable.

Dec 11, 2019 12:10 PM Read more >

JPII junior boys win in Melfort

Don’t look now, but John Paul II Collegiate’s boys junior basketball team has been winning again. They took home gold at the Melfort Junior Invitational Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Eight teams took part and the Crusaders beat St.

Dec 11, 2019 12:05 PM Read more >

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