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Sharps pickups continue to increase

Sharps pickups continue to increase

The North Battleford Fire Department is reporting they are responding to even more calls for sharps pickups in the city this year. At city council Monday night, fire chief Trevor Brice provided the latest numbers.
Building permits down in NB

Building permits down in NB

Building permits are down for the month of April in North Battleford.
Cemetery bees organized at the lake

Cemetery bees organized at the lake

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News ‘n’ views from Baljennie

News ‘n’ views from Baljennie

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is keeping busy with their antique gas tractors and engines work bees.
Stay safe around bears and other predators

Stay safe around bears and other predators

Submitted by Saskatchewan Environment Seeing bears or other large predators in the wild can be very exciting. It’s important to remember, though, that these are wild animals and they can be dangerous and unpredictable.
Proposed change to Oath of Citizenship to recognize rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis

Proposed change to Oath of Citizenship to recognize rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis

CNW - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Tuesday introduced Bill C-99, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peo
NSRBL results to May 28

NSRBL results to May 28

There are still three undefeated-and-untied teams at the top of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League schedule.
CPCA tour begins in North Battleford

CPCA tour begins in North Battleford

This weekend marks the opening event in the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association tour in North Battleford. The first event runs Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2 at the Battlefords Ag Society grounds.
FCC renews commitment with donation to STARS

FCC renews commitment with donation to STARS

REGINA –Farm Credit Canada has renewed its commitment to the health and safety of Western Canadians by making a $600,000 contribution over four years to STARS air ambulance.
Gamex Bingo future in question

Gamex Bingo future in question

Confusion surrounds the future of Gamex Bingo in North Battleford. At their Facebook page, the Battlefords and District Bingo Assoc. Inc. reported that Gamex Bingo was closed Friday, May 23 “until further notice.
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