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It’s pothole season and in its annual bid to highlight crumbling highways in Saskatchewan, the Canadian Auto Association is taking votes in its Worst Roads Campaign. This week Highway 21 near Paradise Hill made the list.

Council bids farewell to city manager

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said over a phone-in conference for media two weeks ago he’s pleased with the 2017-18 provincial budget and “the numbers are moving in the right direction.

When the Battlefords North Stars open up the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season, they will do so with a new head coach and general manager.

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said two weeks ago the new Saskatchewan Hospital is 90 per cent complete, adding remaining work is in the finishing stages.

Guilty pleas have been entered in connection with a Jan. 5 shooting incident in North Battleford.

An individual facing a host of drug charges in North Battleford provincial court has died.

A 64-year-old man arrested April 20 appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday morning facing firearms and other charges. James Ebach appeared before Judge Bruce Bauer on several weapons-related charges.

The Meota Hobby Band entertained at the North Battleford Library April 18 and was well received. They are back having regular practices at the Do Drop In on Tuesday mornings.