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North Stars defence impressive against Humboldt

North Stars defence impressive against Humboldt

Throughout the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the offensive firepower that the Battlefords North Stars forward core has provided on a regular basis has been impressive to watch.
Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees

A Walk Through Bethlehem

A Walk Through Bethlehem

From the Battlefords to Standing Rock, local environmental group hosts benefit

From the Battlefords to Standing Rock, local environmental group hosts benefit

People from the Battlefords and the surrounding area gathered in the basement of the Royal Canadian Legion No.
Vehicles damaged overnight

Vehicles damaged overnight

Battlefords RCMP responded to 75 occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4 Sunday, Dec. 3 6:28 a.m. - Report of an assault at a residence in the 1800 block of 92nd Street. Charges laid as a result. 8:16 a.m.
Impaired drivers charged

Impaired drivers charged

Battlefords RCMP responded to 69 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Friday Dec. 2 7:02 a.m. - Report of a hit and run in the 600 block of 102nd Street. 8:10 a.m. - Report of theft from vehicle. 9:41 a.m.
Thankful for invitations

Thankful for invitations

I was invited to a pre-Thanksgiving feast and before we ate our meal, our host asked each of us at the table what we were thankful for. "Invitations" came immediately to mind and stayed there.
Will you be home for Christmas? Can family count on you?

Will you be home for Christmas? Can family count on you?

Impaired driving is the traffic safety focus for December
Fund classification mystery

Fund classification mystery

When is an “income” fund not a “bond” fund? If you’ve ever been mystified by the way investment funds are classified, welcome to the club. In the world of fund categories, a rose is not always a just a rose.
Auditor’s comments heat up Question Period

Auditor’s comments heat up Question Period

The legislative assembly chambers, home of debates and Question Period, may have the highest profile, but it is at the committees where much of the real work happens behind the scenes in the legislature.
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