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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.
Airport runway work to proceed, but scaled back

Airport runway work to proceed, but scaled back

It is confirmed the City of North Battleford will go ahead with the latest phase of runway rehabilitation at the Cameron McIntosh Airport.
Will Canadians finally be rewarded with a spectacular summer?

Will Canadians finally be rewarded with a spectacular summer?

CNW - After a spring that has lacked consistent warmth across most of Canada, many Canadians are wondering if the cool conditions will continue into summer.
Search goes on for Tiki Laverdiere

Search goes on for Tiki Laverdiere

Some members of the community were surprised Monday with reporting that RCMP were continuing to search for Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton, having seen on social media that the family was planning a celebration of life for the 25-year-old woman.
Maidstone Drop In Centre News

Maidstone Drop In Centre News

MAIDSTONE – Cribbage was played Monday, May 13, with high score going to Eleanor Hinde and low to Lois Myer. Bev Stewart supplied lunch. Bingo was played Wednesday, May 15, with Joan and Shannon Smith doing the calling.
Food drive on this week

Food drive on this week

Today CBI Health Centre, with help from Lawrence School, Bready School (Better Together) and the Battlefords Gymnastics Club will be in different areas within North Battleford dropping off yellow Frazer’s No Frills bags for an annual food drive for t
Saskatchewan ends personal import limits for alcohol

Saskatchewan ends personal import limits for alcohol

SLGA – Effective immediately, Saskatchewan residents will no longer be subject to limits when they bring beverage alcohol home with them from another province or territory within Canada for their own personal use.
June Skies - Mercury graces the western evening sky

June Skies - Mercury graces the western evening sky

Saskatchewan Skies
Boys and Girls Club breaking new ground for development

Boys and Girls Club breaking new ground for development

Submitted The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club held their Annual General Meeting May 21, at which the 2018 year was discussed and celebrated.
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