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111 new citizens swear oath

111 new citizens swear oath

The long process of legal immigration recently concluded for a number of area residents.
RCMP traffic unit nets drugs and weapon

RCMP traffic unit nets drugs and weapon

A stop by the Saskatchewan Roving Traffic Unit has resulted in an arrest and seizure of drugs, money and a pistol.
U of S comes up with new research on concussions

U of S comes up with new research on concussions

SASKATOON – Concussion symptoms – such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight – can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan shows.
Picks are in: North Stars selections from the 2019 bantam draft

Picks are in: North Stars selections from the 2019 bantam draft

The SJHL bantam draft is done and the picks are in for the Battlefords North Stars. The North Stars made six selections in the draft that took place over six rounds in Nipawin on Friday.
Indigenous youth receive awards

Indigenous youth receive awards

Submitted SaskTel and the Wicihitowin Foundation presented Saskatchewan’s highest achieving First Nation and Métis youth with awards of recognition at the 21st annual SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards in Saskatoon on May 24, 2019 at TCU Place, with som
Too little, too late: Carbon tax rebate a drop in the bucket for small firms

Too little, too late: Carbon tax rebate a drop in the bucket for small firms

The Carbon Action Incentive Fund announced Thursday by the federal government will do little to relieve small businesses of the financial burden imposed by the carbon tax, said the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Herb Cox reflects on session: federal concerns dominate

Herb Cox reflects on session: federal concerns dominate

With the spring legislative session now in the books, Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has returned home to meet and hear from constituents. Since the legislature wrapped up on May 16, Cox has already received plenty of feedback.
NDP calls for facility audit of Sask Hospital

NDP calls for facility audit of Sask Hospital

The opposition New Democrats are calling for a full facility audit of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford in the wake of recent news that the entire roof has to be replaced.
Chamber notes: ‘Crimetown’ show not as far reaching as expected

Chamber notes: ‘Crimetown’ show not as far reaching as expected

Here is a rundown of items that came up at the May monthly meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce on May 21: Representatives from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce were at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce AGM in early May and reported b
Making mountains melt

Making mountains melt

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