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Doreen is lovingly remembered by her son, Kelly (Sheila) Smith and their children, Arlen (Stacey): Elijah and Hunter, Spencer and Brandon; daughter Stacey (Cliff) Marjoram and their children, Samantha (Blair) Jackson: Josh (Lindsey) and Amber, and Qu

It is with utmost sadness that the family of RUSSELL FRANCIS HANSON announce his passing on June 9, 2016 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. There will be no funeral as per Russ’ wishes – a remembrance day will be held later.

The other day, I went to pick up our new lawnmower from the local depot for a large catalog/online retailer. I don’t want to say the name, but if you are crafty, you would figure it out.

The off-season has officially began with the Battlefords North Stars. Monday, the team welcomed a new forward from Prince George of the BCHL, 20-year-old Connor Logan.

Another enjoyable potluck luncheon was held at Action Now Senior Center. June 8, approximately 40 people came out to honour the May/June birthday celebrants as seven members received congratulations and best wishes.

City council in North Battleford has awarded a tender for 2016 Capital Works Projects - Underground Utilities - Contract 1 work to Unicon Pipeline Ltd. of North Battleford. Their low bid of $1,598,659.

The ongoing Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign took its fundraising efforts to Chamber of Commerce members Tuesday. The event, hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, took place over the noon hour at Blend Restaurant.

Taryn Jackson is the 2016 recipient of the annual bursary from the Hazel Asmussen Fund through Battlefords and District Community Foundation.

Employee hit with bear spray