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Action Now gives back

Action Now gives back

North Battleford Senior Citizen Action Now Inc. has once again made its annual donation to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. The donation of $5,500 to the foundation's fund was the same as in the past several years.
Another province calls Trudeau’s carbon tax bluff

Another province calls Trudeau’s carbon tax bluff

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Rabbit Lake celebrates the season

Rabbit Lake News
Surprise visitor to the lake from Japan

Surprise visitor to the lake from Japan

Meota News Jan. 11, 2018
Pot taxes should come to municipalities: Bater

Pot taxes should come to municipalities: Bater

Both North Battleford and Battleford have big decisions to make soon on retailing cannabis in the community.
Some city facilities will close for awards luncheon

Some city facilities will close for awards luncheon

The City of North Battleford will be holding a City Employee Awards Luncheon on Jan. 17, which means some of their facilities will be closed during that time. Below is a list of city facilities that will be closed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veit case still in case management phase

Veit case still in case management phase

Dates are not yet finalized for when the trial of Wesley Veit, accused of the first degree murder of his estranged wife in the Wilkie area, will take place. Right now the case remains in the case management phase as pre-trial preparations continue.
Living Sky cancels bus routes in some communities

Living Sky cancels bus routes in some communities

Extreme weather on Jan. 11, 2018 has caused Living Sky School Division to cancel bus routes today in North Battleford, Battleford, Cut Knife, Leoville, Spiritwood, Hafford, and Medstead.
Surprised by a mean dance partner for New Year’s Eve

Surprised by a mean dance partner for New Year’s Eve

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Lavigne Salvage site of structure fire

Lavigne Salvage site of structure fire

North Battleford Fire Department used the full measure of its resources to bring under control a fully-involved commercial structure fire on Wednesday west of Territorial Drive.
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