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The province is reporting that a new family doctor is practicing in Maidstone. Dr. Amin Kazem Tabrizi is the latest addition to that community, arriving as part of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program. Dr.

North Battleford city council unanimously voted June 12 to award the 2017 capital works-roadways contract to G&C Asphalt. The tender came in for a low bid price, PST included, of $3,441,876.82, about two per cent over budget.

After leading the Battlefords North Stars to their first Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League title in 17 years, head coach and general manager Nate Bedford is moving on.

The need for the work of the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund shows no sign of easing off. Last year was another active one for the organization, as outlined at their annual report and dinner Wednesday night at the Western Development Museum.

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The City of North Battleford is stepping up its security efforts after a couple of separate break-ins during the month of May at the city yards.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 68 calls for service over this time period Thursday June 15th 6 a.m. - Friday June 16th 6 a.m., including but not limited to the following: 9:31 a.m.

Canadian Tire North Battleford held their annual Jumpstart Day on Saturday, May 27. Jumpstart is a charity that raises funds to help underprivileged youth compete in sports.

John George Tatro “Jack” age 70 years of Delmas, SK., passed away at Battlefords Union Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2017. John was born in North Battleford on April 17, 1947.

In front of some 850 Living Sky School Division students, parents, teachers and staff members, four students from Spiritwood High School and three from Unity Composite High School took on the guest speaker role at LSSD’s annual Student Hall of Fame c