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Volunteer tax clinic offered to community

Volunteer tax clinic offered to community

This tax season, before you decide to have yours filed by a professional, Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is providing free low-income tax clinics for the community.
Enforcement cracking down on distracted drivers

Enforcement cracking down on distracted drivers

SGI is letting people know distracted driving will be a particular focus of enforcement efforts in March.
#TransformSK releases update on their report

#TransformSK releases update on their report

At the end of last year, #TransformSK held open consultations with Battlefords and area residents to discuss issues facing Saskatchewan.
Lots of potential for more fast food joints in Battlefords

Lots of potential for more fast food joints in Battlefords

I decided my column today would be about attracting potential fast food and restaurant franchises to the Battlefords.
North Stars shutout Klippers

North Stars shutout Klippers

After a bit of a slow start, the Battlefords North Stars kicked things into high gear Friday night in Kindersley.
Trudeau government looking at hiking capital gains tax

Trudeau government looking at hiking capital gains tax

Just might be the single most damaging policy change the Liberal government could implement
SEMENIUK

SEMENIUK

In Loving Memory of Dick Semeniuk, born October 28, 1939 at Mayfair, SK., passed away February 22, 2017 in North Battleford, SK.
HARTLEY-GUMINY

HARTLEY-GUMINY

In Loving Memory of Irene Solange Hartley-Guminy, born January 25, 1926 at Richard, SK., passed away February 22, 2017 in Battleford, SK.
TAYLOR

TAYLOR

Amy Irene. A caring, thoughtful, and artistic woman who was a wonderful friend to many, passed away quietly at Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon, on February 23, 2017 just 6 days short of her 94th birthday.
WANDLER

WANDLER

Michael jacob passed away peacefully February 3, 2017 at Villa Pascal. Mike was born August 14, 1929 in Macklin SK. Mike married Julia in 1950 and farmed near Wilkie SK. They moved to North Battleford in 1967.
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