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Hockey season is back!

Hockey season is back!

Training camp began Friday for the 2019-20 edition of the Battlefords North Stars. It was a combined main camp and rookie camp, with practices and games commencing Friday and continuing through Sunday at the Civic Centre.
Battlefords bridges traffic delays until end of October

Battlefords bridges traffic delays until end of October

Work on overpasses between Battleford and North Battleford as well as bridges over the Battle River will mean traffic delays, which began in the spring, will continue until Oct. 31.
CFIB recommends lower payroll taxes

CFIB recommends lower payroll taxes

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business wants to talk about taxes before the 2019 federal election. The CFIB recently released a report regarding payroll taxes.
NDP to nominate provincial and federal candidates Sept. 7

NDP to nominate provincial and federal candidates Sept. 7

It has been confirmed that the New Democrats meeting in North Battleford Sept. 7 will be a joint provincial and federal nomination meeting. The party’s Facebook page states that the meeting will be held Sept.
Traffic stop for mudflaps nets drugs and handguns

Traffic stop for mudflaps nets drugs and handguns

On Highway 16 near Maidstone Wednesday, an eastbound vehicle occupied by two adult males was stopped by the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit for failing to have proper mud flaps, a violation of the Saskatchewan Vehicle Equipment Regulations.
Photos - Partying in the park

Photos - Partying in the park

This was the scene at Centennial Park beside the Civic Centre on Wednesday afternoon. Big Brother Big Sisters and Concern For Youth held a barbecue called Party in the Park.
Sangster now charged with first degree murder in Laverdiere case

Sangster now charged with first degree murder in Laverdiere case

His matters adjourned to Sept. 6
Aug. 31 is the due date to pay property taxes without penalty

Aug. 31 is the due date to pay property taxes without penalty

Submitted by the City of North Battleford Aug. 31, is the due date to pay property taxes without penalty. The City of North Battleford will apply a penalty of 1.
Update: Firearm and vehicle stolen from Frenchman Butte recovered

Update: Firearm and vehicle stolen from Frenchman Butte recovered

UPDATE: According to the RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network, there has been a recovery of a stolen motor vehicle and firearm previously reported. BACKGROUND: On Aug. 28, 2019 at 10:15 a.m.
Unity looks to restart COP program

Unity looks to restart COP program

Concern over an increased number of reports verbally and on social media posts of suspicious persons and activity in Unity the weeks of Aug 12-25 has ramped up the desire to restart the Unity Citizens on Patrol program.
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