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Children welcome to visit residents

Children welcome to visit residents

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Wayne Hoffman dies; was prominent real estate agent

The real estate field in the Battlefords, already reeling from prominent losses the last few years, has taken another hit with news of the death of Wayne Hoffman.
Canada's health-care system, crucial to our nation, needs help

Canada's health-care system, crucial to our nation, needs help

Our health system is about values that define our society, helping the most vulnerable and placing well-being above wealth
Celebrating Archives Week

Celebrating Archives Week

Saskatchewan will acknowledge and celebrate the work of the professionals who develop, promote and make the archives in our province accessible to the public by declaring Feb. 5 to 11 as Archives Week in the province.
Small corner stores a mainstay in city's early history

Small corner stores a mainstay in city's early history

In 1913 the city of North Battleford was a divisional point on the Canadian Northern Railway on the mainline between Winnipeg and Edmonton. The community was growing rapidly and many things were needed.
Evelyn Campbell: It's all about community

Evelyn Campbell: It's all about community

You may already be familiar with Evelyn Campbell’s art and not even be aware.
Batteford business robbed

Batteford business robbed

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a theft from a business on 22nd Street in Battleford on Wednesday Jan. 25 at approximately 5 p.m.
Catmints (and cats!)

Catmints (and cats!)

Gardeners are seldom neutral when it comes to catmints. Like cats, they generally love them or hate them.
Interfaith gathering remembers victims of Quebec City massacre

Interfaith gathering remembers victims of Quebec City massacre

As has been the case elsewhere across Canada, Muslims and non-Muslims gathered in North Battleford in memory of those who were slain in Quebec City. Six were killed in the shootings that happened at a mosque in Quebec Jan. 29.
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