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SSAI president attends Region A meeting

SSAI president attends Region A meeting

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Impressive turnout for Sharks spring camp

Impressive turnout for Sharks spring camp

There were times that Battlefords Sharks head coach Gary Berggren had to have his eyes focused on every single part of the ice over the weekend.

Premier Wall's house is burning

Dear Editor Like many residents of this province — the vast majority, according to the latest polling — I am deeply troubled by the content and tenor of the Sask. Party’s recent budget.
Railways, Planning and Development

Railways, Planning and Development

The Province of Saskatchewan is currently reviewing the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend a number of items, but one specifically in regards to future planning, development and subdivision nearby to existing active and abandoned railway li
Excess security an issue at Stanley hearing

Excess security an issue at Stanley hearing

The biggest issue this week at the Gerald Stanley preliminary hearing has turned out to be the level of security at the North Battleford Provincial Court.
No kid left on the sidelines

No kid left on the sidelines

KidSport Battlefords granted $80,322.69 in 2016 to ensure no kid was left on the sidelines, according to a press release. In 2016, KidSport Battlefords assisted 944 kids to participate in community sport programs.

Premier Wall’s house is burning

Dear Editor Like many residents of this province — the vast majority, according to the latest polling — I am deeply troubled by the content and tenor of the Sask. Party’s recent budget.
NDP MLAs assess budget impact

NDP MLAs assess budget impact

Following the Sask. Party government’s 2017 budget announcement that has left many, including North Battleford council and administration, reeling.
Leadership candidates come to Northwest region

Leadership candidates come to Northwest region

As the Conservative leadership race enters its home stretch, several candidates made their way to Battlefords-Lloydminster constituency last Thursday night. The riding hosted a leadership candidates’ forum at the Wild Rose Pavilion in Lloydminster.
Conservative race in home stretch

Conservative race in home stretch

The federal Conservative leadership race has entered its final phase heading into the May 27 vote. With two months to go, the race remains as crowded as ever, with campaign efforts still at a hot pace.
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