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Lighthouse of the Battlefords amazed by community support

Lighthouse of the Battlefords amazed by community support

"We're really excited to be here and can't say enough about the community's support," says the supervisor of The Lighthouse in the Battlefords. "The community here is amazing.
Poundmaker gets 30 months for high speed chase and standoff

Poundmaker gets 30 months for high speed chase and standoff

Gabriel Poundmaker has been sentenced to a 30-month jail sentence in connection to the high speed chase and police standoff incidents that took place during January.
Call before you dig message at safety breakfast

Call before you dig message at safety breakfast

With the construction season ramping up again workers are being reminded of safety practices to make sure they and others stay safe.
Additional count in drunk driving case

Additional count in drunk driving case

An additional charge has been laid in connection to a fatal crash on Highway 4 north of North Battleford on the morning of Dec. 10, 2014.
How much more money does Disney want from me?

How much more money does Disney want from me?

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RCMP release sketch from firearms complaint

RCMP release sketch from firearms complaint

Battlefords RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspect in a firearms complaint. The suspects were two unknown Aboriginal males wearing black clothing. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a gun shot shortly after 5 a.m.
Slaughtered lambs worth $40,000 found in stolen vehicle

Slaughtered lambs worth $40,000 found in stolen vehicle

RCMP Daily Report
Jazz Society presents Elizabeth Shepherd

Jazz Society presents Elizabeth Shepherd

Battlefords Jazz Society will be presenting Elizabeth Shepherd at the Dekker Centre this Saturday.
Tips to becoming a strategic thinker

Tips to becoming a strategic thinker

While you might not be the most strategic thinker by nature, strategic action can be nurtured
CHOMEY

CHOMEY

In loving memory of Morris J. Chomey born October 21, 1941 in Hatherleigh, Sask. Our father passed away in Battleford Union Hospital March 28, 2015 with family at his side.
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