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Money will go toward FASD awareness and support groups

Money will go toward FASD awareness and support groups

Submitted September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD is a lifelong condition associated with a variety of physical, mental, behavioral and learning disabilities.
Preseason is in the books for the North Stars

Preseason is in the books for the North Stars

Home win over Bobcats Friday; two road losses Saturday and Sunday
North Battleford’s ‘unfair rap’ attracted new principal to JPII

North Battleford’s ‘unfair rap’ attracted new principal to JPII

As opposed to some retirees who move away from the city, Jamie McIsaac came out of retirement in Ontario to work in North Battleford.
Historical film underway in North Battleford area ‘backlot’

Historical film underway in North Battleford area ‘backlot’

A 16th century time traveller who happened to stumble upon a movie set north of the city would feel right at home. Vision Recording Company has been filming part of a Christian-themed movie called Time To Shine recently in a nearby field.
North Battleford’s ‘unfair rap’ attracted new principal to JPII

North Battleford’s ‘unfair rap’ attracted new principal to JPII

As opposed to some retirees who move away from the city, Jamie McIsaac came out of retirement in Ontario to work in North Battleford.
NDP nominates its candidates: Amber Stewart provincial, Marcella Pedersen federal

NDP nominates its candidates: Amber Stewart provincial, Marcella Pedersen federal

The New Democrats have in place their Battlefords area candidates for the upcoming federal and provincial elections. For the Battlefords electoral district, Amber Stewart has taken their provincial nomination by acclamation.
Warman RCMP: Two killed in motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11 near Olser

Warman RCMP: Two killed in motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11 near Olser

CORRECTION: The release should have read, the southbound service truck and a northbound SUV collided head on in the southbound lane. BACKGROUND: On Sept. 6, at approximately 4:42 p.m.
Stolen property recovered - Is it yours? - Maidstone RCMP

Stolen property recovered - Is it yours? - Maidstone RCMP

The Maidstone RCMP have recovered a stolen vehicle with property inside believed to be from at least one break and enter in the area.
FASD: Let’s talk about it

FASD: Let’s talk about it

Submitted On Sept. 9, at 9:09 a.m., the Battlefords Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder committee asks for a moment of silence to recognize those affected with FASD.
Laverdiere suspects back in court, next dates in October

Laverdiere suspects back in court, next dates in October

Four suspects charged in connection to the death of Tiki Laverdiere will be seeing their matters return to provincial court in mid-October.
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