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Latos' 13 K's lead Blue Jays over Beaver 6-1

The North Battleford Beavers were looking to build off Sunday’s 14-10 win over the Macklin Lakers when the best team in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League came to town. Blue Jays pitcher Steve Latos made sure that didn’t happen.

Jun 18, 2015 8:16 AM Read more >

Water committee meetings now underway

The new City subcommittee set up to oversee North Battleford’s water supply has held its first meeting.

Jun 18, 2015 5:57 AM Read more >

Town extends single stream recycling contract

The Town of Battleford is extending its contract with Loraas Environmental Services to pick up the single stream recycling bin contents for another year.

Jun 18, 2015 5:53 AM Read more >

Sometimes rain or shine do not matter

Neighbourly Advice According To Ed

Jun 18, 2015 5:52 AM Read more >

Eastend's gain is Battlefords loss

Dear Editor Over this last weekend, the community lost two valuable citizens, Barb and Dean Bauche, formerly of 82 - 1st Ave. West in Battleford. They have moved to Eastend.

Jun 17, 2015 2:27 PM Read more >

Open air burning ban lifted

The ban on open-air burning in North Battleford and the RM of North Battleford has been lifted. Fire Chief Albert Headrick confirmed the fire ban would be lifted at Monday’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall.

Jun 17, 2015 11:32 AM Read more >

Bear’s urban visit brief

RCMP received several reports shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday of a black bear seen in the area of St. Laurent Drive. The animal was located a short time later having taken shelter in a tree along Territorial Drive East near St. Laurent Drive.

Jun 17, 2015 9:45 AM Read more >

Town approves 10-year commitment to new BTEC building

Battleford town council voted in favour of supporting the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre’s new building to the tune of $50,000 at Monday’s regular council meeting.

Jun 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

BTEC makes pitch to City

North Battleford councillors heard directly from supporters of the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre at their Planning Committee meeting Monday evening.