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Greenwater RCMP seek assistance regarding break and enters

Greenwater RCMP seek assistance regarding break and enters

The Greenwater RCMP and Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance from the public in solving a break, enters, and theft that occurred at the community of Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. Sometime between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov.
Maymont student among Canadian Western Agribition scholarship recipients

Maymont student among Canadian Western Agribition scholarship recipients

Kathryn Serhienko of Maymont is among several students who have been awarded Canadian Western Agribition post-secondary scholarships. Kathryn is pursuing a diploma in agribusiness from Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta.
Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Me to We group organized two donation campaign events in November.
Global stocks lag, but this Trimark international fund still delivers

Global stocks lag, but this Trimark international fund still delivers

It has been a mixed year for international investors. Stock markets in New York, Hong Kong, and, surprisingly, London have all posted healthy gains so far in 2016; however, most of the other major world indexes are in the red.
A wish come true

A wish come true

“We were quite disappointed last Thursday (Nov. 17) when we realized that our coin spiral wishing well at BUH was missing.
New residents moving in

New residents moving in

Pine Island Apartments
British Columbians support pausing Site C dam construction

British Columbians support pausing Site C dam construction

Poll respondents support investing in energy efficiency measures, and adding more wind, solar and geothermal power
North Stars double up Hounds

North Stars double up Hounds

After almost letting a three-goal lead slip away in Humboldt two nights earlier, the Battlefords North Stars had a much stronger outing at home Friday.
The Life & Times of Lighthouse McNeil: An Adventure in the RCMP

The Life & Times of Lighthouse McNeil: An Adventure in the RCMP

By George Garrett Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing $19.95 ISBN 978-1-927756-65-2 The legendary traditions of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are based on individual members who excelled.
Are Canadians financially literate about retirement plans?

Are Canadians financially literate about retirement plans?

The Baby-Boom generation is getting ready to retire. It’s a big concern and a big issue, simply because that generation has been the dominant demographic since the late ’60s. And now they’re starting to feel the anxiety.
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