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Battlefords RCMP investigated more than 60 occurrences between Monday, Nov. 14 and Tuesday, Nov. 15. Monday, Nov. 14 8:05 a.m. - Report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 16 east of North Battleford. No injuries reported. 8:56 a.m.

MAIDSTONE — The annual Halloween party for children was hosted by the Maidstone Museum committee at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Oct. 31 from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

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Stringent public disclosure requirements are now in effect in the City of North Battleford.

Budget deliberations are coming soon at City Hall and some tentative dates and times have been set. According to City Manager Jim Puffalt, the anticipated deliberation dates are Wednesday, Nov. 30, Monday, Dec. 5 and Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The first question always asked when someone calls into a municipal office about building something on their property is, “Do I need a permit?” Most often the answer is “Yes, both.

A Wounded Warriors Weekend fundraiser was hosted at the Don Ross Centre on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event featured comedian Bobby Henline and country singer George Canyon.

Ray Beaulieu boxed for the first time when he was 19, although he was a veteran when it came to fighting. He’d been in plenty of fights at parties and on the street before he ever walked into Two Rivers boxing club in Quesnel, B.C.

“Remembrance Day is in the month of November. It is a special day to remember the brave and noble men and women that lost their lives for our freedom. “People stand for two minutes of silence to show their respect.

The life expectancy of Canadians has lengthened significantly but we need to spend more on public health outcomes to continue this trend