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Crime Stoppers bumper stickers on city vehicles.

Crime Stoppers bumper stickers on city vehicles.

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers’ visibility in North Battleford ramped up this week as City vehicles were outfitted with new stickers.

Excellent care, right here

Dear Editor Recently I had need to visit the emergency department at Battlefords Union Hospital and was subsequently admitted to 3N acute care in the hospital. The care and medical attention provided was excellent. Dr.
NW teams in football semis

NW teams in football semis

Two Northwest football teams are playing in provincial semifinal games this weekend. In 2A six-man, the Hafford Vikings will play in Birch Hills. The John Paul II Crusaders will travel to Melfort in 3A nine-man action.
Success of steak night fundraiser prompts second event

Success of steak night fundraiser prompts second event

Walking With Our Sisters
New walk-in medical service begins Nov. 9

New walk-in medical service begins Nov. 9

Prairie North Health Region announced Wednesday that beginning Monday, Nov. 9 patients will have access to walk-in medical services at the Twin City Medical Clinic at 1102 - 103rd St. in North Battleford.
Work complete at Battleford Cemetery for this year

Work complete at Battleford Cemetery for this year

Work has wrapped up at the Battleford Cemetery for this year. That news came from the Battleford town council meeting Monday from Mayor Derek Mahon. Work to relocat at-risk graves was being done by Eternal Memories funeral home.
Permit values lower in Battleford

Permit values lower in Battleford

The monthly building permit summary has been released for the town of Battleford and while numbers are stable for the month, the permit value is lower than last year.
Catastrophic pharmacare is a catastrophe

Catastrophic pharmacare is a catastrophe

Why the provinces don't need $3 billion in federal tax dollars for flawed prescription drug policies
Stars get road win versus Contacts

Stars get road win versus Contacts

The Battlefords Stars were looking to get back into the win column at Schroh Arena against the Saskatoon Contacts Tuesday night in midget AAA action. The game got off to a slow start on the score sheet.
Media Party fawning over Trudeau

Media Party fawning over Trudeau

Legions of people love to hate Ezra Levant and his loud-mouthed ways, but on some things you must admit, he’s not wrong. And when he has been talking for years about “the Media Party” he’s not wrong.
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