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Executive Director Colleen Sabraw of the Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program and others were at City Hall with Mayor Ian Hamilton Monday to celebrate Early Childhood Intervention Program Week, which was proclaimed for May 22 to 29 in the

Battlefords RCMP hosted a barbecue last Friday to celebrate National Police Week. This year’s event was dedicated to the RCMP families of the Fort McMurray fires. The barbecue began at 11:30 a.m.

The West Kelowna Warriors hoisted the RBC Cup after defeating the host, Lloydminster Bobcats in the national junior A championship. The victory comes as the franchise's first championship and 13th overall for British Columbia.

Midwest Food Resources operates several community garden plots in the Battlefords. John Paul II has their own plot this year in the Gagne Avenue garden, which is walking distance from the school. May 20 was planting day.

A unique critically-acclaimed show featuring music and storytelling connecting directly to Saskatchewan audiences will be at The Gog in North Battleford this weekend.

From the Top of the Pile

Dear Editor I appreciate the editor’s reference (“New Beginnings late to fundraising task") to my work at the beginning of the decision-making process that has led to the construction of the new Saskatchewan Hospital.

St. Mary School in North Battleford has been selected as one of 10 recipients of this year’s Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. A cheque for $10,000 is coming their way.

Dear Editor I am absolutely shocked and angered that the health region has the gall to approach city council to fund the furnishing of a provincial facility.

Two new buildings will be celebrated at the Fred Light Museum Saturday. Starting at 2 p.m.