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Battlefords Mosque to host service in response to Quebec shootings

Battlefords Mosque to host service in response to Quebec shootings

An interfaith gathering and prayer has been announced for the Battlefords Mosque on Friday, Feb. 3 between the hours of 6 and 8 pm.
Warm weather has its pros and cons

Warm weather has its pros and cons

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SARM urging province to keep revenue sharing at current model

SARM urging province to keep revenue sharing at current model

The organization representing rural municipalities in the province is calling on the government to keep its current revenue sharing model in place.
SGI seeking votes to choose video winner

SGI seeking votes to choose video winner

Video submissions are now in for SGI’s Save a Life Challenge, and SGI is now seeking the public’s input in choosing a winner.
Incident at Macklin School

Incident at Macklin School

School operations are back to normal at Macklin School after an incident involving an adult male who entered the school after classes were done for the day. Around 4:25 P.M. on Feb.
SGI provides tips on child safety

SGI provides tips on child safety

SGI is encouraging people to focus on occupant safety during the month of February, particularly when it comes to the safety of young kids.
Should you borrow to invest in your RRSP?

Should you borrow to invest in your RRSP?

The deadline for 2016 contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is March 1, 2017, so you don’t have much time to make a decision.
North Stars repeat as Finning Division champs

North Stars repeat as Finning Division champs

For the second straight year, the Battlefords North Stars have won the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Finning Division The North Stars, who also lead the SJHL at the moment with a 37-8-1-0 record, officially clinched the title for a second strai
Glad I Dropped In: A hodge-podge of memories and family lore

Glad I Dropped In: A hodge-podge of memories and family lore

By June Mitchell Published by Benchmark Press $20 ISBN 978-1-927352-27-4 Anyone looking for the pure pleasure of getting lost in a good book need look no further than June Mitchell’s Glad I Dropped In: A hodge-podge of memories and family lore, a mem
RCMP receive report on a missing person

RCMP receive report on a missing person

Battleford RCMP responded to 45 calls for service over the period from 6 am Jan. 31, to 6 am Feb. 1, including the following: Jan. 31: 1:25pm - Complaint of use of a stolen credit card at a business on the 1000 block of 101st St. in North Battleford.
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