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Prairie North reports two losses of public money due to criminal activity

Prairie North reports two losses of public money due to criminal activity

Prairie North Health Region has reported two instances of losses of public money, both involving criminal activity the health region fell victim to in the past months.
Live@Lunch returning

Live@Lunch returning

For its third year, Live@Lunch is back with a free summer concert series in the library park in June, July and August. The series is an initiative of Downtown North Battleford. The first concert June 8 features Pocket “AA”ces and is sponsored by RBC.
New buildings celebrated at Fred Light Museum

New buildings celebrated at Fred Light Museum

The ribbons have been cut. Two new buildings are unveiled and standing strong behind the Fred Light Museum in Battleford.
SaskTel future, SaskPower rate increases dominate Leg

SaskTel future, SaskPower rate increases dominate Leg

Leg Watch
Seasonal garden trivia: Examining the sex life of a conifer

Seasonal garden trivia: Examining the sex life of a conifer

One of the most interesting things about gardening is that you can never get tired of it, because every year it is different. Take this year as a prime example.
Another winner from new prairie garden author Lyndon Penner: Native Plants for the Short Season Yard

Another winner from new prairie garden author Lyndon Penner: Native Plants for the Short Season Yard

Garden Chat
Living the dream

Living the dream

Life as I Know It
Home invasion and shooting

Home invasion and shooting

On May 27 at 11:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion and shooting victim on 112th Street in North Battleford.
Don’t let the smoke get in your eyes

Don’t let the smoke get in your eyes

Linda’s Lines
Demonstrations open eyes to several types of danger

Demonstrations open eyes to several types of danger

Ag-Ed Safety Day
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