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Tender awarded for re-roofing F.E. Holliday plant

Tender awarded for re-roofing F.E. Holliday plant

North Battleford city council members have awarded the tender for the re-roofing of the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant. The contract was awarded to JR & Co. Roofing for $197,876 plus taxes.
Big Bridge Party

Big Bridge Party

The Gold Eagle Casino Events Centre was filled on the weekend with bridge players from around Saskatchewan and also from Alberta. It was the Gold Eagle Sectional Tournament, held July 12-14.
Little faults are easier to confess than big ones

Little faults are easier to confess than big ones

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
‘Your Home on the Range:’ The Commercial Hotel at Maple Creek (Part 1)

‘Your Home on the Range:’ The Commercial Hotel at Maple Creek (Part 1)

Railway & Main
NB towing RFP under fire from industry as possible kickback strategy

NB towing RFP under fire from industry as possible kickback strategy

A request for proposals related to towing services in North Battleford is coming under fire from the industry, seen by some as a call for “kickbacks.
RCMP hope public can help find Sheree Fertuck’s remains

RCMP hope public can help find Sheree Fertuck’s remains

In the hopes of finding the body of a woman believed to have been killed by her husband, Saskatchewan RCMP have released images of the areas that officers have searched since 2015.
RCMP keeping close eye on Ness Creek weekend

RCMP keeping close eye on Ness Creek weekend

Ness Creek Music Festival opens the gates on Thursday and Big River RCMP is prepared for the influx of people to the small rural community.
Multicultural Council calls for Country Thunder to reject racism in performances

Multicultural Council calls for Country Thunder to reject racism in performances

The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan has joined the Federated Sovereign Indigenous Nations in calling for Country Thunder Music Festivals to discontinue contracts with Williams and Ree due to their ongoing use of harmful stereotypes.
Unity in the throes of ball season

Unity in the throes of ball season

July is sneaking away on us quickly. Make sure you pack it all in.
Scott Moe meets and greets at barbecue in NB

Scott Moe meets and greets at barbecue in NB

Provincial politicians are deep into barbecue season in the Battlefords and elsewhere.
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