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Unity ranchers earn success in the ring

Unity ranchers earn success in the ring

McAleer Ranch had a successful showing of their Speckle Park cattle at the 2016 Farm Fair International that took place in Edmonton, Alta. the week of Nov. 11. This wasn’t the first time they earned success with their cattle.

1700 block of 96th Street closed until Friday

The 1700 Block of 96th Street will be closed from Monday, Dec. 12 until Friday, Dec. 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This is an extension of a previous closure to this block, due to cold temperatures this week.
Rummaging around the souvenir markets in Cancun

Rummaging around the souvenir markets in Cancun

November turned out to be an exciting month for me on a personal level. I went on vacation to Cancun, Mexico.
North Stars shut out Terriers

North Stars shut out Terriers

It wasn’t the prettiest of performances, but the Battlefords North Stars extended their win streak to five straight games Friday night.
Ontario's 'recovery' claims ignore lingering pain

Ontario's 'recovery' claims ignore lingering pain

Rosy rhetoric in economic statement just tells story of Greater Golden Horseshoe
Sudden death not considered suspicious

Sudden death not considered suspicious

Battlefords RCMP responded to 90 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Tuesday, Dec. 6 6:26 a.m.
Comfort quilts brighten the season

Comfort quilts brighten the season

Season’s greetings from the Rivers’ Edge Quilters. The December meeting began with a delicious potluck lunch. The meeting that followed was attended by 21 members and a visiting guest. The program for the new year was presented.
Final night of budget deliberations

Final night of budget deliberations

Debt limit increase, police contract uncertainty highlights
Choir performance enjoyed

Choir performance enjoyed

Pine Island Apartments
Semi fire deemed minor

Semi fire deemed minor

An overheated wheel bearing was the cause of a minor tractor-trailer unit fire responded to by the North Battleford Fire Department just before noon Monday. According to NBFD the damage was minimal.
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