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High wind complicates grass fire

High wind complicates grass fire

Wednesday, members from the Loon Lake Detachment of the RCMP noticed an unusual amount of smoke on the north side of the Village of Loon Lake and the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
Grass fire under control quickly

Grass fire under control quickly

A small grass fire just half a kilometer north of the North Battleford Golf and Country Club’s 19th Tee kept firefighters busy for about 20 minutes Monday.
Taking the plunge into digital marketing

Taking the plunge into digital marketing

Forget Mad Men: Here’s the new office setup
The fibs behind the benefits of a high-fiber diet

The fibs behind the benefits of a high-fiber diet

There is no scientific evidence to suggest a high-fiber diet does any good
False alarm bylaw draws criticism

False alarm bylaw draws criticism

Despite some letters expressing concerns about the new false alarm bylaw in North Battleford, third reading went ahead and the bylaw passed at Monday’s council meeting.
New strip mall development for Territorial

New strip mall development for Territorial

A new strip mall is on its way to the area around 114th Street and Territorial Drive.
STEACY

STEACY

Mr. Brent Steacy of North Battleford, Sask, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the age of 67 years.
Agrimex 2015

Agrimex 2015

My (probably incorrect) first round playoff predictions

My (probably incorrect) first round playoff predictions

The NHL’s regular season came to an end this past weekend, and the agonizing wait for the playoffs to begin is finally over. Seriously, those three days feel like three years when you’re giddy like me.
WELLS

WELLS

In Loving Memory Of George “Edwin” Wells, born Sept. 25, 1928 in North Battleford, Sask.,passed away March 29, 2015 in North Battleford at the age of 86.
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