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Habs carve up the ice in Unity

Habs carve up the ice in Unity

The planning process began in July as soon as Unity learned they could have the opportunity to host the Montreal Canadiens alumni hockey tour.
Lighthouse manager sees supported living as part of five-year plan

Lighthouse manager sees supported living as part of five-year plan

The manager of The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, the community's permanent, year-round homeless shelter, sees a need in North Battleford that so far no one is interested in filling.

Youth suspect arrested in shooting incident

It is a male 16-year-old youth who is in custody in connection to the shooting incident that happened Thursday morning in the vicinity of 8th Ave. and 110th Street in North Battleford.
Week 13: NFL picks

Week 13: NFL picks

NFL Picks (Record 16-15) Green Bay @ Detroit The sudden surge of the Lions makes this Thursday night’s matchup a tad difficult to pick.

Shooting suspect arrested

Here is the full update released from the RCMP about the situation this morning at 8th Avenue and 110th Street: This morning at 7:25, Battleford RCMP received a complaint of a firearm being discharged in the area of 110 Street and 8th Avenue in North
Rapid Alert test Friday

Rapid Alert test Friday

Friday 4 at around 1:30 p.m., the City of North Battleford will conduct a test on the new mass notification system, Rapid Alert. The test will allow residents to become familiarized with emergency notifications they may receive in the future.

Situation at 110th Street and 8th Avenue

Battleford RCMP are currently on the scene at 110th Street and 8th Avenue in North Battleford. The public is asked to stay away from the area and respect all direction given by members on the scene. There is no danger to the public.
Tax and utility increases proposed for 2016

Tax and utility increases proposed for 2016

City of North Battleford Budget
N.B. music student earns gold medal

N.B. music student earns gold medal

North Battleford resident Reanne Bolah, 10, has earned a Royal Conservatory of Music gold medal for scoring the top mark in Saskatchewan on the Level 1 Piano examination. Reanne received the award Nov.
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