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Safe stolen

Safe stolen

A theft occurred at a business on Railway Avenue East in North Battleford March 9. Battlefords RCMP say a safe was taken from the business.
Town considering its own clean up day

Town considering its own clean up day

While the City of North Battleford is having a clean up day today, Thursday April 21, a day after Earth Day, the Town of Battleford is looking at a similar event.
There is no silver bullet to economic prosperity

There is no silver bullet to economic prosperity

No single project or government program will miraculously rescue Atlantic Canada from its depressed economy
Crash course in portfolio management

Crash course in portfolio management

When markets turn volatile, what do professional money managers do? In a previous article, I showed how money managers first develop informed opinions by looking at trends, patterns, and relationships.
Dustin Gorgi to play for Red Deer College

Dustin Gorgi to play for Red Deer College

One of the Battlefords North Stars top scorers this past season has recently committed to play hockey at the next level with the Red Deer College Kings.
Dumpster fire doused

Dumpster fire doused

There was a dumpster fire Wednesday morning on Thatcher Avenue in North Battleford. The call came at around 3:53 a.m. on the 10000 block, on the east side of the Old Dutch Foods warehouse.
Firefighters man the hoses at car wash fundraiser

Firefighters man the hoses at car wash fundraiser

The local firefighters union is planning a charity car wash May 7 to raise money for local charities. The North Battleford Firefighters Association Local No.
RCMP have eyes on youth committing property crimes

RCMP have eyes on youth committing property crimes

Property offences in Battleford are up
Spring brings the sound of quads

Spring brings the sound of quads

If it isn't snowmobiles in the winter, it's quads in the summer. It's illegal to drive them within the limits of the Town of Battleford and councillors are hoping to be able to ticket some of the violators to send a message.
Tender awarded for shower house demolition

Tender awarded for shower house demolition

A new service centre shower house is being constructed at the Eiling Kramer Campground in Battleford built to replace the one that visitors have described as clean but dated.
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