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Modern ideas about healthy food so much baloney

Little scientific evidence behind our belief in the idea of modern healthy food
Building permits in NB off to more modest start than 2014

Building permits in NB off to more modest start than 2014

January building numbers are tabulated in North Battleford and they are considerably lower than the blazing-hot start seen in 2014. A year earlier, seven permits had been issued for $7.
Pigeon Hotel’ fate should be known soon

Pigeon Hotel’ fate should be known soon

The future of the rundown properties at the corner of 11th Avenue and 102nd Street in North Battleford should be known fairly soon.
Big Chamber event plans for 2015

Big Chamber event plans for 2015

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is readying for another active year in 2015.

Bail hearings not police work

Dear Editor I can't believe what I just saw on the CBC news. The government of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are actually requiring police officers to appear on behalf of the Crown at bail hearings.

Balance rights against responsibilities

Dear Editor How sad that the options for Canadians who are severely ill or dying appear to have been reduced to two choices: either suffer a painful and “undignified” death, or ask your doctor for a lethal drug.
Big numbers for leisure services

Big numbers for leisure services

There have been some big numbers reported by the Department of Leisure Services for January, and for 2014 as well.
Amber Alert cancelled

Amber Alert cancelled

January building numbers are tabulated in North Battleford and they are considerably lower than the blazing-hot start seen in 2014. A year earlier, seven permits had been issued for $7.
Amber alert cancelled

Amber alert cancelled

An Amber Alert issued earlier today by La Ronge RCMP has been cancelled.
Record total of CNIB

Record total of CNIB

MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone campaign to collect donations for the Canadian National Institute of the Blind is reporting a record year for fundraising in 2014. A total of $5,108 was raised for the CNIB in Maidstone district during a fall canvass.
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