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North Stars shut out in Nipawin

North Stars shut out in Nipawin

For the first time since Oct. 14, the Battlefords North Stars have lost a game away from the friendly confines of the North Battleford Civic Centre.
Runner-up finish for Silvernagle at Saskatchewan Scotties

Runner-up finish for Silvernagle at Saskatchewan Scotties

Robyn SIlvernagle’s run through the provincial playdowns came up one win short Sunday in Melville.
Early morning structure fire in North Battleford

Early morning structure fire in North Battleford

An investigation is under way into an early-morning structure fire on the 1400 block of 104th Street in North Battleford. North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 4 am Sunday, Jan. 29.
Agricultural biotechnology crucial for feeding world population

Agricultural biotechnology crucial for feeding world population

Crop production science and innovation led to new technologies that averted a predicted global starvation catastrophe
The heart of love

The heart of love

Yesterday I attended the funeral of a woman from our community. Although I did not know her personally, some of her children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren are friends.
North Stars shoot six past Millionaires

North Stars shoot six past Millionaires

After a slow start in their most recent home win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves Tuesday, the Battlefords North Stars were eager to make amends at the Civic Centre Saturday night.
Silvernagle advances to Scotties provincial final

Silvernagle advances to Scotties provincial final

Robyn Silvernagle is one win away from having the chance to represent Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Persons with disabilities seeking Saskatchewan Accessibility inclusion Act

Dear Editor A group of persons with disabilities seek a barrier free Saskatchewan. We developed fourteen principles that we desire to be the foundation of the Saskatchewan Accessibility and Inclusion Act.
RRSP limits and investments for 2016 contributions

RRSP limits and investments for 2016 contributions

If youwant to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and you haven’t set one up yet, you’d better get a move on.
Key categories see increases in RCMP's crime report for Battleford

Key categories see increases in RCMP's crime report for Battleford

In keeping with the upward trend of previous years, calls for service, criminal code and property offences are on the rise, reports the RCMP. At Battleford's regular town council meeting Monday, Jan. 23, Sgt.
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