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Battlefords Minor Football not part of KFL for 2025

Battlefords Minor Football not part of KFL for 2025

President says the organization is staying positive for the future.
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North West College explores rebrand ahead of 50th anniversary

North West College explores rebrand ahead of 50th anniversary

North West College is considering a new logo and branding to better reflect its growth, community role and future goals in the region.
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Unlawful outfitting case near Wilkie leads to guilty plea

Unlawful outfitting case near Wilkie leads to guilty plea

Elliot Meechance was sentenced to 379 days in custody in North Battleford Provincial Court.
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Pumpkin Festival to go ahead despite vandalism, hail damage

Pumpkin Festival to go ahead despite vandalism, hail damage

Midwest Food Resources will proceed with its Pumpkin Festival in North Battleford on Sept. 27, despite setbacks from theft and hail damage.
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Battlefords RCMP respond to 527 calls, issue school reminder

Battlefords RCMP respond to 527 calls, issue school reminder

Battlefords RCMP responded to 527 calls for service between Aug. 18 and 24, while also reminding drivers to slow down in school zones.
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Huge crowd demolishes attendance record at demo derby

Huge crowd demolishes attendance record at demo derby

More than 1,400 fans packed the stands as 35 cars crashed and clashed at the 40th Annual Battlefords Demolition Derby on Aug. 23.
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Colby Stanley crowned CPCA’s 2025 Champion at Lloydminster

Colby Stanley crowned CPCA’s 2025 Champion at Lloydminster

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association held the Finals Aug. 20 to 24 in Lloydminster.
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Winning the Race to the End State

Winning the Race to the End State

You cannot lead by pretending jobs are safe. Everyone knows they are not.
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Onion Lake man convicted of killing brother-in-law on parole

Onion Lake man convicted of killing brother-in-law on parole

Dakota Dean Whitstone, now 26, also faces new charges of forcible confinement and sexual assault.
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Conservation officers seek tips after illegal hunt near Battleford

Conservation officers seek tips after illegal hunt near Battleford

Conservation officers are asking the public for help after an animal was unlawfully shot on private land near Battleford.
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