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Municipal enforcement report cites increased calls for service

Municipal enforcement report cites increased calls for service

North Battleford’s municipal enforcement has submitted its year-end report for 2017 with increases noted in calls for service and in overall numbers of violations. Sgt.
Local choir singer to travel to Italy

Local choir singer to travel to Italy

Dante Bacchetto, 16, is a Grade 11 student at North Battleford Comprehensive High School who’s embarking on a choir trip of a lifetime.
The Silent Majority

The Silent Majority

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective
North Stars players compete at SJHL/MJHL showcase

North Stars players compete at SJHL/MJHL showcase

Five members of the Battlefords North Stars had a chance to compete alongside other players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League against members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in Regina this week.
Crusaders win home tourney

Crusaders win home tourney

John Paul II Crusaders head coach Nate Jurgens was in a celebratory mood this past weekend.
SGI reporting positive Traffic Safety Spotlight numbers

SGI reporting positive Traffic Safety Spotlight numbers

SGI is reporting that their Traffic Safety Spotlight campaign during December saw some positive results.
Provincial court matters connected to weekend incidents

Provincial court matters connected to weekend incidents

A number of individuals made appearances in North Battleford provincial court on Monday in connection to recent incidents in the surrounding area.
The winter weather word of the day is BRRRRR

The winter weather word of the day is BRRRRR

Unity News
Building permit values almost the same as year previous

Building permit values almost the same as year previous

Final numbers are in for 2017 for building permit values in North Battleford, and they are almost exactly on par with the year before. Overall, 117 permits were issued for $17,570,310, compared to 140 permits for $17,784,400 issued in 2016.
Fixate on your cell phone, remote control and daily pills.

Fixate on your cell phone, remote control and daily pills.

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
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