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We Celebrate the Life of Robert (“Bob”) John Allen, born July 25, 1950 at Regina, SK., passed away November 14, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.

In Loving Memory of James Cecil Honch, born March 30, 1955 at Biggar, SK., passed away, November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Ann; brothers: Rodney & Grace Honch of Battleford, SK.

A trio of Battlefords North Stars will be battling 57 other players for a spot on Canada West at this year’s World Junior A Challenge. Forward Layne Young along with blueliners Levi Kleiboer and Cody Spagrud will head to Leduc, Alta. from Dec.

The narrative that the big deficits and run-up in debt now occurring in Alberta were unavoidable consequences of a fall in energy prices doesn't withstand scrutiny

The province's consultation process, dubbed as #TransformSK, that is scheduled to come to North Battleford Dec. 14 will be hosted at the Western Development Museum, not Gold Eagle Lodge as previously reported. The session is from 7 to 9 p.m.

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The school was a hub of activity on the evening of Nov. 17. The gym was set up in subject areas so parents and students in Grades 10 through 12 could move around during their student-led conference.

The Wilkie Outlaws are picking up right where they left off in the Sask West Hockey League. Following two straight championship seasons, the Outlaws have won their first two games of the 2016-17 season.

Sobeys has been named as the operator of the independent liquor store in Battleford.