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Green Party wants 'Real Change'

Dear Editor The Saskatchewan Green Party endorses the Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction’s call for a Basic Income program to help cut poverty rates in half in our province by 2020.

Road repairs badly needed

Dear Editor Where does one start? Here goes: last week, my daughter and I were visiting in the Battlefords and a few issues arose that I just could not let go without making a comment. Firstly, the access road to the Frontier Mall.
Lawn bowlers take part in tournaments

Lawn bowlers take part in tournaments

Submitted Local tournaments were played this summer on the lawn bowling greens in North Battleford. Margaret Fedun emerged as the winner of the Ladies' Singles defeating three women then playing Lorna McLean twice to vanquish her to second place.
Alleged would-be shoplifters had staff take their picture

Alleged would-be shoplifters had staff take their picture

Two suspects have been arrested following an overnight robbery attempt in North Battleford.
Staples undertakes annual supply drive

Staples undertakes annual supply drive

Staples Canada is banding together with customers and local charities for the 10th annual Staples for Students School Supply Drive. "On Saturday, Aug. 29, we are having a fill the bus campaign," says a release issued by Staples North Battleford.
Four steps to improving health care in Canada

Four steps to improving health care in Canada

Troy Media
New neighbour mistaken for thief

New neighbour mistaken for thief

RCMP Daily Report
Variety of alcohol-related offences reported

Variety of alcohol-related offences reported

RCMP Daily Report
Expanded Gold Eagle Casino opens

Expanded Gold Eagle Casino opens

Visitors to the Gold Eagle Casino will be seeing a bigger and better facility in North Battleford.
From the Battlefords to the NHL and back again

From the Battlefords to the NHL and back again

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