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Not much enthusiasm for amalgamating fire service in Battleford

Not much enthusiasm for amalgamating fire service in Battleford

Battleford town council has thrown water on the idea of integrating the management of the town's fire department with North Battleford.

Thoughts on the next federal election

Dear Editor The system for federal elections in the U.S. is a lot different than what the Canadian system was set up to be.
Lunch at Allen's has dinner date with Dekker Centre

Lunch at Allen's has dinner date with Dekker Centre

Canadian quartette Lunch at Allen's will take the stage at the Dekker Centre Thursday night as part of a two-day tour of Saskatchewan.

Work crews at 391 Railway Ave. move into different lanes

With work crews on Railway Avenue now moving over to drill test holes in adjacent lanes from last week, motorists driving by the Fas Gas on Railway Avenue are being asked to be extra careful today. On Wednesday from 7 a.m. through to 6 p.m.
Permanent homeless shelter to be operated by Lighthouse

Permanent homeless shelter to be operated by Lighthouse

A permanent homeless shelter should be open in North Battleford in November.
Case scores overtime winner as Klippers down North Stars

Case scores overtime winner as Klippers down North Stars

Devin Case scored his first two goals of the season, one of which was the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Kindersley Klippers edged the Battlefords North Stars 3-2 Tuesday night at the Civic Centre.

110th Street's 900 and 100 blocks closed

City of North Battleford crews are patching a stretch of 110th Street today, closing off the 900 and 1000 blocks of that street to north-south traffic.
Graffiti victim left frustrated

Graffiti victim left frustrated

Graffiti artists are on the loose again, and the latest victim has cried foul over the policies in place at City Hall to deal with it.
Corn maze a big hit around Rockhaven area

Corn maze a big hit around Rockhaven area

Anyone flying over the Cut Knife-Rockhaven area of Saskatchewan may be in store for an interesting sight below. That sight would be a corn maze - a corn field with several walking paths in a maze design which people can try to find their way through.
Storing tender bulbs for the winter

Storing tender bulbs for the winter

Now autumn is moving towards winter there are still a few chores that should be completed.
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