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News that Omar Khadr would be receiving a $10.5 million settlement from the federal Liberal government has prompted an immediate reaction from Gerry Ritz.

Northwest Territorial Days have announced that iRides and bracelets are now available for purchase in advance. A limited amount are now on sale at the Battlefords Ag Society office or at Innovation Credit Union for the event running Aug. 16-18.

Although a growing number of aboriginal people are productive members of the workforce, far too many rely on the government for support. That must change

Here is the latest update from the City of North Battleford on capital construction projects work going on around the city: 17th Avenue – 105th to 107th Street: Roadway reconstruction is underway and continued this week as structural granular courses

Battlefords RCMP responded to 67 calls for service over the time period July 4, 6 a.m, to July 5, 6 a.m., including but not limited to the following: 7:08 a.m.

For Mona Bruynooghe, Operation Christmas Child is more than distributing shoeboxes full of goods. In 2009, Costa Rica endured a major earthquake.

Put your earplugs in. Music camp is coming to town. On the third week of July, Saskatchewan Music Alliance’s Summer Music Camp will be held at Saint Mary School at North Battleford, from July 18 to 21.

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North Battleford Leisure Services department's Free Summer Playground Programs started July 5. The programs for children ages six to 12 runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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