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Mayor Ryan Bater has welcomed a brand-new resident to the city of North Battleford in recent weeks. As it turns out, that new resident is a baby boy.

Here is a rundown of the other items at North Battleford city council meeting July 17: Building permits boomed for the month of June in the city of North Battleford.

First Person Exploits into the Unknown

From the Top of the Pile

The recent warm temperatures in the province may result in the quick formation of algae blooms.

Poundmaker Cree Nation hosted an event on Tuesday to celebrate the re-opening of the Chief Poundmaker Museum and Historic Site, along with the return of items to the reserve that belonged to Chief Poundmaker.

It is with sadness the family of Mrs. Sally Lazarowich, resident of North Battleford, announce her passing Saturday, July 15, 2017 at North Battleford. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 from St.

In Loving Memory of Gordon Eric Thomson who was born September 26, 1933 at Moose Jaw, Sask., and passed away on July 3, 2017 at North Battleford, Sask., at the age of 83.

In Loving Memory Of Meldan Thaddeus Trautmann Born February 23, 1962 Wilkie, Saskatchewan Passed Away June 24, 2017 Walkerton, Ontario Meldan is survived by his partner Colleen McCulloch of Walkerton, ON; daughter Jesse Hancheryk of Saskatoon, SK; fa

Events surrounding the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival have been leaving Battleford and area residents asking questions. For the first time in 42 years, the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival won’t take place as it would have around this time of year.