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Linda Nelson's That is Not Me earns international book award honours

Linda Nelson's That is Not Me earns international book award honours

A book by a local author from the Battlefords has earned international honours from the 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards. That is Not Me: A Journey of Perception , by L. J.
Tuesday’s Lotto Max jackpot is a record $65 million

Tuesday’s Lotto Max jackpot is a record $65 million

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Lotto Max is breaking records on its brand-new draw night! On Tuesday, June 11, the Lotto Max main jackpot is estimated at $65 million.
Food bank use up over last year

Food bank use up over last year

Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre has provided its annual report at its AGM held last week. Here is a rundown of the highlights from that report, provided by its executive director Erin Katerynych. In fiscal year 2018-19 ending Feb.
Vet college at USask opens Canada’s first PET-CT for animals

Vet college at USask opens Canada’s first PET-CT for animals

SASKATOON – Western Canada’s regional veterinary college, based on the University of Saskatchewan campus, is now home to Canada’s only PET-CT unit dedicated to clinical use in animals as well as for animal-human research studies.
How to make a dream come true: OA Leather Supply in Wilkie

How to make a dream come true: OA Leather Supply in Wilkie

Since the closing of the SGLA liquor store in Wilkie, the brick building has stood empty and lifeless. That is until now. Born and raised in Airdrie, Alta.
Ups and downs at Morse’s Elkhorn Hotel

Ups and downs at Morse’s Elkhorn Hotel

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Winnifred first of pheasants to hatch under new BWF program

Winnifred first of pheasants to hatch under new BWF program

Staff Staff and students at St. Vital School are “egg-cited” now that the first of the eggs that were put in their incubators May 10 have started hatching out. St.
Students win big at awards ceremony

Students win big at awards ceremony

High school students feel they’re often winging their lives, and Aleah Anseth’s message at Living Sky School Divison’s Student Hall of Fame ceremony is that it’s a feeling they should get used to: adults are often winging it, too.
Teddy Bear Clinic promotes good health outcomes

Teddy Bear Clinic promotes good health outcomes

The annual Teddy Bear Clinic took place in North Battleford. The annual event is put on by Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program as well as several community partners.
UPDATE: Increased police presence in North Battleford, suspects arrested

UPDATE: Increased police presence in North Battleford, suspects arrested

UPDATE: On Saturday, June 8, the Battlefords RCMP and the “F” Division Emergency Response Team executed a high risk Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Warrant at a residence on the 1100 block of 106th street in North Battleford.
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