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City administration shift will see Schafer focus on utilities

City administration shift will see Schafer focus on utilities

There have been some further changes to the organizational structure at North Battleford City Hall. The changes mainly involve a split of functions of the operations department currently headed by Stewart Schafer.
Cox seeks solutions with crime committee

Cox seeks solutions with crime committee

A committee headed up by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox made its way to the home constituency of the chair Tuesday. The Caucus Committee on Crime Reduction was in the Battlefords to get a local perspective on crime and public safety issues.
Last AAS winners for 2017

Last AAS winners for 2017

All America Selections (AAS) is a non-profit trialing organization for plants that demonstrate great performance in the garden throughout North America.
North Stars stave off Ice Wolves upset bid

North Stars stave off Ice Wolves upset bid

Through 40 minutes of play Tuesday night, it looked like La Ronge Ice Wolves were going to pull off a massive upset to end their 13-game losing streak. The Battlefords North Stars had other ideas.
Extra volunteers help in long-term care

Extra volunteers help in long-term care

Volunteer opportunities
Mutual fund MERs

Mutual fund MERs

Mutual fund costs are typically a source of confusion and contention for many investors. Recently, for example, I was asked whether fund management expense ratios (MERs) are paid yearly, whether 1.
Blackhawks beat Stars

Blackhawks beat Stars

The Battlefords AAA Stars suffered their fifth straight loss Sunday in Pinehouse as they dropped a 7-4 decision to the Beardy’s Blackhawks.
Sharks split series with Hounds

Sharks split series with Hounds

Like their previous meeting back in October at the Battleford Arena, the Batltefords Sharks and Notre Dame Hounds had a pair of close contests over the weekend in Wilcox.
Vehicle tires and rims stolen

Vehicle tires and rims stolen

Battleford RCMP responded to 39 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Monday, Jan. 23 1:21 p.m.
Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame induction dinner coming to North Battleford

Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame induction dinner coming to North Battleford

One of the biggest events on the Saskatchewan hockey calendar will be taking place in North Battleford.
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