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Edam seniors invited to visit Do Drop In

Edam seniors invited to visit Do Drop In

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Extensive renos planned for City Kinsmen Band Hall

Extensive renos planned for City Kinsmen Band Hall

The home of the City Kinsmen Band was prominent at North Battleford council Monday. David Dekker, representing the NB City Kinsmen Band Association, reported on extensive renovation plans for the band hall.
Overcoming situations that stink

Overcoming situations that stink

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, is not one to shy away from talking about politics. I mentioned to Ed that we would be having a provincial election soon in B.C.

Previewing the SJHL final

The two teams that will be playing for the Canalta Cup have taken differing paths to reach Friday’s series opener.
Drama club presents spoof on Hamlet

Drama club presents spoof on Hamlet

The Easter and spring break has arrived. Before we know it, students will be writing their final exams and another class will be graduating from Maymont Central School. The MCS Drama Club presented "Hamlette" on the evening of Tuesday, April 11.
Winter Games garner significant donation

Winter Games garner significant donation

April 6, the Battlefords group of 100 Women Who Care met for their third quarterly meeting at Empress Furniture & Decor / Carpet Superstore.
Two collisions Tuesday, drivers uninjured

Two collisions Tuesday, drivers uninjured

Battlefords RCMP responded to 45 matters over this period from 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 including the following: Tuesday, April 11 12:00 p.m.
Should Canada buy some used Predators?

Should Canada buy some used Predators?

The United States military is retiring the Predator drone. Canada should buy them, at least a few squadrons’ worth.
Liquor store to be moved out of Battleford downtown

Liquor store to be moved out of Battleford downtown

The location of Battleford's private liquor store has been finalized. Sobeys Liquor is set to make the newly-developed Battleford Crossing area its home.
One injured in crash

One injured in crash

North Battleford Fire Department responded to two collisions Tuesday, one involving injuries.
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