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Assisted suicide a deadly new form of normal

Assisted suicide a deadly new form of normal

The Supreme Court's Carter decision set the floor, not the ceiling, according to one proponent
New climate tests for pipelines unnecessary

New climate tests for pipelines unnecessary

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No injuries in collision

RCMP, WPD Ambulance and the North Battleford Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision Friday just before 2 p.m. at 1002-109 th Street. No one was injured, however one vehicle sustained major damage and had to be towed.
McMillen hits a milestone, North Stars win three straight

McMillen hits a milestone, North Stars win three straight

Fresh off clinching the division championship, the Battlefords were on the road for their final overnight trip against the Melville Millionaires, looking to extend their winning streak to three.
Hunkering down for 2016

Hunkering down for 2016

Well, that was rather ominous. The worst start to a New Year in the history of Wall Street does not portend well for the coming months. If what happened in January is any indication, 2016 looks like another rough year for investors.
Smile Cookie campaign creating smiles

Smile Cookie campaign creating smiles

The Smile Cookie program worked wonders this year, raising $10,500 for the Battlefords Union Hospital.
The TPP is simply a Corporate Bill of Rights

The TPP is simply a Corporate Bill of Rights

OTTAWA, Ont. — Twelve governments, including Canada's newly elected Liberal government, will gather in New Zealand on February 4th to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership, the TPP.
WALKER

WALKER

1923 ~ 2016. Mrs. Olive Pearl Walker (formerly McGaughey), beloved wife of Gordon Walker, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the age of 92 years.
Famous storm chaser talks tornadoes with Battleford students

Famous storm chaser talks tornadoes with Battleford students

If you were in Battleford last Thursday and Friday you might have seen a bright orange vehicle with the words Tornado Hunter written across it.
FORSYTH

FORSYTH

James Albert, April 11, 1931 – January 16, 2016. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jim at the age of 84. He was born to Albert and Florence Forsyth in Waseca, Sk.
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