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Let the thunder crash, crack, roll and peel

Let the thunder crash, crack, roll and peel

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
North Battleford - Downtown robbery attempt results in injury

North Battleford - Downtown robbery attempt results in injury

The victim of an attempted robbery in downtown North Battleford had to be treated at hospital early this morning, Thursday. At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Sept.
CUPE ‘appalled’ by Trudeau brownface

CUPE ‘appalled’ by Trudeau brownface

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it is appalled, and deeply disappointed, by the images of Justin Trudeau wearing brownface and blackface.
Does Trudeau’s brownface photo spell the end of absolute political correctness?

Does Trudeau’s brownface photo spell the end of absolute political correctness?

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Draft downtown parking strategy suggests tiered time limits, no on-street meters

Draft downtown parking strategy suggests tiered time limits, no on-street meters

The City of North Battleford has received the draft of a report that proposes managing downtown parking by setting time limits – perhaps tiered from two up to five hours – and may include dedicated courier parking zones.
Ribbon cutting re-opens 100th Street

Ribbon cutting re-opens 100th Street

The City of North Battleford marked the completion of another stage of downtown revitalization Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that reopened the 1100 block of 100th Street Fridayis morning at 8 a.m.
Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

Sons of Norway have fun at the lake

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Quilt guild members will see no more time wasted

Quilt guild members will see no more time wasted

Watch monthly for Quilt Patch, a report from the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild and enjoy the photos of their projects from their Show and Tell. Somebody once said, “I’ve spent most of my life making quilts, the rest I’ve just wasted.
200 join in Bridging Communities Mental Health Run

200 join in Bridging Communities Mental Health Run

Submitted by Erin Woytiuk On Saturday morning, more than 200 community residents descended upon Centennial Park Track to take part in the first annual Bridging Communities Mental Health Run.
Update: 100th Street to open Thursday

Update: 100th Street to open Thursday

UPDATE: The City of North Battleford has scheduled a ribbon cutting to re-open the 1100 block of 100th Street for 8 a.m. Thursday morning. BACKGROUND: Barring any last minute hiccups, 100th Street will be open to drivers this Thursday.
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