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Working together to Drive Away Hunger

Working together to Drive Away Hunger

North Battleford FCC staff participated in the FCC 2016 Drive Away Hunger. FCC staff and local partners, Lawrence School, Cargill, Discovery Co-op and Battlefords North Stars hockey club worked closely together to assist with local needs.
Notre Dame CWL hosts fall workshop

Notre Dame CWL hosts fall workshop

Notre Dame CWL is engaged in the ongoing battle to stop child pornography and trafficking. At the masses Oct. 29 and 30 the CWL members conducted the “Pornography Hurts” campaign.
Public consultation meetings organized

Public consultation meetings organized

Transformational change
BULMER

BULMER

In Loving Memory of Effie Mary Bulmer, born July 25, 1931 at Metiskow, AB., passed away November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.
ADAMS

ADAMS

Mr. Bernie Adams of Battleford passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 66 years. A Celebration of his Life was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m. from St.
KELLY

KELLY

With heavy hearts, the family of Ronald Cyril Kelly announce his passing on November 11th, 2016 at the age of 69 years.
Getting the most value for infrastructure spending

Getting the most value for infrastructure spending

Establishing an infrastructure bank won't pay off if all levels of Canadian government don't learn to broaden the tender process

Lest we forget

Dear Editor Apparently the United States voter has forgotten. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped into animal instincts that we all have but, as humans, we are expected to reason and control.
Don Robertson retires from 28-year council career

Don Robertson retires from 28-year council career

UNITY — A 28-year career on Unity’s town council ended this fall when Councillor Don Robertson did not submit nomination papers. Robertson, who first ran in 1988, decided to pass the baton on to others when municipal election time came up this fall.
Public urged to join in safe disposal of unused medications

Public urged to join in safe disposal of unused medications

Residents throughout Prairie North Health Region have the opportunity once again to participate in a region-wide medication roundup. The campaign began Monday, Nov.
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