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RCMP speaker says gangs thrive on fear

RCMP speaker says gangs thrive on fear

Gang members are ‘pawns’ for the ‘higher ups’
Selling off of liquor permits concerns councillors

Selling off of liquor permits concerns councillors

There was a lot of consternation expressed at North Battleford council Monday over the prospect of liquor retailers being able to privately sell their liquor permits.
St. Mary School introduces new drum

St. Mary School introduces new drum

For the first time last Wednesday, St. Mary School students heard a new drum educators hope they will continue to hear as they grow. St.
Anniversary put to use as fundraiser

Anniversary put to use as fundraiser

This was the scene at Battlefords Pizza on Tuesday during the noon hour. The business celebrated their first anniversary with an event that offered free pizza between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Enjoying a winter wonderland at the lake

Enjoying a winter wonderland at the lake

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Will GM’s Oshawa plant closure get more attention than the oilpatch’s plight?

Will GM’s Oshawa plant closure get more attention than the oilpatch’s plight?

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Maidstone Drop In Centre News

MAIDSTONE – Cribbage was played Monday, Nov. 12 with high score going to Denise Newton. Low score went to Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart. Bingo was played Wednesday, Nov.
Hafford youth places third at national competition

Hafford youth places third at national competition

By Cole Reid Crown Hill 4-H Club Reporter Hunter Reid from Hafford travelled to Toronto on Nov. 3 to compete at the 34th National Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Lions, ski club donate to Turtleford helicopter pad

Lions, ski club donate to Turtleford helicopter pad

Submitted by the Saskatchewan Health Authority Two local and area community groups have fulfilled their commitments toward development of a helicopter landing area next to the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford.
Council notes: Nov. 26

Council notes: Nov. 26

Road returned, new insurance provider, coalition funding
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