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In Loving Memory of Violet Pearl Meckling born January 29, 1922 at Eagle Hills District, SK., passed away February 9, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.

Here are some highlights from Monday night's council meeting in North Battleford: Members of the Canadian Red Cross were on hand at council to promote Pink Day, an initiative to stop and prevent bullying.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has a very busy 2016 in store, including a number of new events.

The man arrested following a fatal collision Tuesday in North Battleford involving the semi he was driving has been released under a number of conditions. Harold Weiss made his second appearance in North Battleford provincial court Thursday morning.

The Battleford Beaver Blues' promising season came to an abrupt end last Friday, losing 6-5 in overtime to the Shellbrook Silvertips in game three of the first round of the SPHL playoffs.

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Maidstone RCMP report that on Feb. 14 at approximately 3 p.m. they received a complaint of forcible confinement and assault involving two male youth victims, aged 13 or under, that occurred in the community of Maidstone.

An important anniversary was acknowledged Tuesday in North Battleford. Officials recognized the 10th anniversary of Living Sky School Division No. 202.

A vacant former car dealership building on Railway Avenue will soon be back in business. Council has approved a rezoning application for a property at 832- 104th Street, right next to Railway Avenue.