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Passion for the game never fades for Corey Schwab

Passion for the game never fades for Corey Schwab

Ever since he was a child, Corey Schwab’s life has revolved around sports. Whether it was hockey or baseball, Schwab always kept himself busy in North Battleford.
Girls reported to be driving erratically

Girls reported to be driving erratically

The Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 155 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, May 7 and 6 a.m. Sunday, May 10. Thursday • Complaint of young girls operating a motor vehicle in an erratic manner in the Civic Centre parking lot.
Celebrating the dedication and achievements of nurses

Celebrating the dedication and achievements of nurses

There are more than 408,000 regulated nurses in Canada, the largest of any health provider group. They could be considered the backbone of the country’s health system.
Ways to build courage

Ways to build courage

Stepping out of one's comfort zone and doing "just one thing" that doesn't feel easy to do is a sure fire way to build courage.
How to beat the odds at the global income game

How to beat the odds at the global income game

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { } Savers and investors striving to build up retirement assets continue to face serious challenges as interest rates have fallen and economic growth around the world faces stiff headwinds.
Train collides with semi at Unity

Train collides with semi at Unity

At approximately 3 a.m. Sunday, a west-bound CN train collided with a semi truck near the town of Unity. The driver of the semi truck was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The view from Timmie’s

The view from Timmie’s

Linda's Lines
Visitor from England brings memories of the Battlefords

Visitor from England brings memories of the Battlefords

Folks at the City of North Battleford Historic Archives got a reminder this week that the world is a small place.
PTSD awareness walker due in the Battlefords Monday

PTSD awareness walker due in the Battlefords Monday

A walk across western Canada to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder launched May 1 is due to arrive in North Battleford Monday, May 11.

Grass fire doused

North Battleford Fire Department responded to a small grass fire east of Territorial Drive and Railway Avenue East Friday at 1:43 p.m. Two vehicles and four personnel spent an hour and a quarter on the site.
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