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Council notes Feb. 13 meeting

Council notes Feb. 13 meeting

Here are some additional highlights from the Feb. 13 meeting of city council: The city of North Battleford has completed and released a wastewater treatment plant environmental risk assessment report.

Sixties Scoop class action in favor of the plaintiffs

News that the Ontario Superior Court has ruled in favor of litigants in the class action lawsuit on the “Sixties Scoop” comes as good news to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive.
Fight over witnesses at Public Accounts

Fight over witnesses at Public Accounts

John Cairns’ Leg Watch
Husky spill cost $107 million

Husky spill cost $107 million

An estimate of costs of the Husky Energy oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River have now been released by the company. In a management discussion and analysis released Friday by Husky, the company stated that as of Dec.
Two stolen vehicle incidents in NB

Two stolen vehicle incidents in NB

Battlefords RCMP responded to 50 calls for service over the time period from 6 a.m Wednesday, Feb. 22 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 including the following: Feb. 22 8:42 a.m.
Downs commits to Norwich University

Downs commits to Norwich University

When he graduates from the Battlefords North Stars after this season, forward Coby Downs will be heading to the east coast of the United States.
Sharks drop overtime thriller in playoff opener

Sharks drop overtime thriller in playoff opener

The Battlefords Sharks turned in a stellar effort on the road at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert Wednesday. Unfortunately, they weren’t quite able to pull off the upset.
North Stars set franchise record for regular season wins

North Stars set franchise record for regular season wins

Wednesday night marked another accolade for the Battlefords North Stars in their stellar 2016-17 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season campaign.
Getting stuck in the snow is not voluntary confinement

Getting stuck in the snow is not voluntary confinement

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, had a laugh at my expense when he heard we were snowbound again. It’s the hird time this winter our city has been shut down by massive amounts of snow.
Sharks ready to take on Bears in playoffs

Sharks ready to take on Bears in playoffs

After an exciting weekend in Swift Current, the Battlefords Sharks are eager to build off their momentum as the post-season begins.
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