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Sharks finalizing roster for new season

Sharks finalizing roster for new season

As the finishing touches are being done for this year’s Battlefords Sharks roster, head coach Gary Berggren expects the squad to have a slightly different style of play compared to last season in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League.
Discretionary use granted for medicinal marijuana application

Discretionary use granted for medicinal marijuana application

A new medicinal marijuana processing proposal went before the City of North Battleford Monday, and this time it looks like it could definitely be a go.
Are they going to take down Mount Rushmore?

Are they going to take down Mount Rushmore?

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Saskatchewan Open a big hit for disc golf in Battlefords

Saskatchewan Open a big hit for disc golf in Battlefords

Other than less than stellar weather conditions Saturday, the Battlefords Community Disc Golf Club’s duties of hosting the 2017 Saskatchewan Open Provincial Disc Golf Championship went off without a hitch.
An unwanted blanket of smoke has us tucked in tight

An unwanted blanket of smoke has us tucked in tight

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Battle River Treaty 6 building features new mural

Battle River Treaty 6 building features new mural

Come Friday, the back wall of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre building will feature new artwork.
Gold Eagle Casino an ABEX finalist

Gold Eagle Casino an ABEX finalist

Submitted The finalists for the 2017 ABEX Awards have been announced. Among them is the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleord.
Theft prevention seminar coming to Chamber

Theft prevention seminar coming to Chamber

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Impaired driving arrests dominate busy weekend for RCMP

Impaired driving arrests dominate busy weekend for RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 249 calls for service over the time period Friday, Aug. 18 at 6 a.m. to Monday, Aug. 21, at 6 a.m., including but not limited to the following: Aug. 18 7:12 a.m.
Silvernagle rink to start season this weekend in Winnipeg

Silvernagle rink to start season this weekend in Winnipeg

Although it may not feel like it due to the time of the year, many curling rinks will be starting their 2017-18 seasons this weekend.
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