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Canada Post won’t be moving back into historic building

Canada Post won’t be moving back into historic building

A Canada Post spokesperson has said the corporation won't be repairing the historic post office in Battleford and that it plans to sell the 1914 brick building at some point in the future.
Civic Centre plagued by vandals

Civic Centre plagued by vandals

Parking are incidents have eased up, interior now targeted
Renal dialysis service to expand at Battlefords Union Hospital

Renal dialysis service to expand at Battlefords Union Hospital

Patients requiring renal dialysis will soon have greater access to the life-sustaining care at Battlefords Union Hospital, according to Prairie North Health Region. The region reports the service has expanded to nine chairs from six.
First permit numbers for 2016 in NB

First permit numbers for 2016 in NB

The first numbers have been reported for 2016 building permits in North Battleford, and they are down from a year ago. Numbers for January 2016 are in and there were four permits issued for $235,000 by the City.
NB officials jubilant over landing Grand Slam curling

NB officials jubilant over landing Grand Slam curling

World class curlers coming to the Civic Centre
Five charged after Monday incident

Five charged after Monday incident

Two wanted on warrants
Why didn’t we just ask the guys who wrote it?

Why didn’t we just ask the guys who wrote it?

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B.C. drunk on high housing prices

B.C. drunk on high housing prices

Budget downplays massive unaffordability problem for Gens X, Y and their children
INTERVIEW: Hasselberg talks stretch drive

INTERVIEW: Hasselberg talks stretch drive

"Every year our expectations are to finish first and contend, never will this team prepare any differently."
Kamsack man wanted on warrants

Kamsack man wanted on warrants

Kamsack RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne M. Babiuk of Norquay. Babiuk is wanted on several Criminal Code warrants. Babiuk is possibly armed and considered dangerous. Police say he should not be approached.
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