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Charges against Mosquito accused to return Oct. 24

Charges against Mosquito accused to return Oct. 24

The five individuals charged in the Mosquito First Nation fraud case will see their matters return to North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 24. That is the adjournment date agreed to in court Friday morning. Former chief Noel Stone, Jr.
Junior Vikings roll in lopsided win over Prince Albert

Junior Vikings roll in lopsided win over Prince Albert

The North Battleford Comprehensive Junior Vikings dominated in all facets of the game en route to a 50-8 romp of the Prince Albert Junior Crusaders Wednesday night at Beaver Lions Stadium.

Donations given out by Glenside RM recreation board

The recreation board of the RM of Glenside held the first meeting of a new season Sept. 8 at the home of Dorothy Mills.
Saharchuk paces North Stars to win in Melville

Saharchuk paces North Stars to win in Melville

It's been a great start for Matthew Saharchuk in his first SJHL season. Saharchuk had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 Battlefords' North Stars win over the Millionaires Wednesday night in Melville at the Horizon Credit Union Centre.
Two venues for BCP theatre season

Two venues for BCP theatre season

The Battlefords Community Players will be offering more shows and more nights for the public to enjoy in their 2014-15 season of live theatre productions.
Career in health care, retirement immersed in art

Career in health care, retirement immersed in art

Along with nine brother and sisters, I was born and raised at Oxbow. After graduating from high school I went to Winnipeg, Man. where I obtained my RN certification. During my first posting back home in Oxbow, I met and married my husband Ed.

Staying safe on the farm

Students from the area took part in a Farm Safety Days presentation at the Agrivilla in North Battleford recently. Students from the area took part in a Farm Safety Days presentation at the Agrivilla in North Battleford recently.
Hot times in the small town of Hafford this summer

Hot times in the small town of Hafford this summer

Hafford was very busy this past summer with the Canada Day celebrations, Summer Sizzler, Jaws of Life, the beginning of football and of course harvest season.

Listen up, Regina. We're doing good stuff here!

We've been basking in some unusually warm fall weather this past week, but prairie veterans are not so naïve as to believe it will last. We'll soon be plugging in our vehicles and bundling up against the cold.

Parking restricted on 12th Avenue

Parking on the north side of 12th Avenue between 100th and 101st Street is going to be restricted today as a bus dubbed the Fairness Express stops into North Battleford as part of its national tour.
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