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Everyone welcome at drug and gang forum

Everyone welcome at drug and gang forum

Nov. 22, 23 at Dekker Centre: Free admittance
We Have Heard the Joyful Sound tells the story of local preachers

We Have Heard the Joyful Sound tells the story of local preachers

Book Review
Discretionary use application granted for hair salon

Discretionary use application granted for hair salon

North Battleford city council has approved a discretionary use application for a home-based business, a hair salon, at 10352 Bunce Crescent. According to the zoning bylaw, the location is in the R2 - Low Density Residential Zoning District.
Battlefords residential listings up 57 per cent

Battlefords residential listings up 57 per cent

The number of active residential listings in the Battlefords through the Multiple Listing Service at the end of October was 163, comparable to 2016, but a 57 per cent increase from last year’s total of 104, says the Saskatoon Region Association of Re
North Stars dismantle Bombers

North Stars dismantle Bombers

The North Stars managed to come out on the winning side of a low-scoring affair Friday night against the Flin Flon Bombers. The first period was a penalty-fest as the Bombers got five penalties against the North Stars' four.
Local couple hopes Cree-word calendar will encourage reconciliation

Local couple hopes Cree-word calendar will encourage reconciliation

A North Battleford couple is hoping their new Cree-word calendar encourages reconciliation. Last year, Liz and Les Hurlburt made a calendar featuring Cree words with their English translations and a pronunciation guide. Liz taught Cree at St.
Speers/Hafford Legion observes Remembrance Day

Speers/Hafford Legion observes Remembrance Day

Submitted One hundred years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, in Ferdinand Foch’s railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne, north of Paris, France, an Armistice was observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Yellow Sky Master Plan approved

Yellow Sky Master Plan approved

Swift approval was given at North Battleford city council Tuesday to adopting the Yellow Sky Master Plan in principle.
Edmonton police seek additional complaints against suspect

Edmonton police seek additional complaints against suspect

Saskatchewan RCMP are assisting the Edmonton Police Service who have charged a man with sexual assault by disseminating information that may result in additional complaints.
New finance director in; budget dates set

New finance director in; budget dates set

The City of North Battleford has a new director of finance. The new director of finance is Steve Brown, who most recently had worked in the same role with the City of Prince Albert.
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