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Persons refuse to leave hotel room after check out

Persons refuse to leave hotel room after check out

The Battlefords RCMP received approximately 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.

Fall activities ramping up

Cards were played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Sept. 1 to start the fall activities. High score went to Debbie Sterling and low to Molly Den Ouden. Lunch was provided by Margaret MacEachern. Bingo was played Sept. 3 with a good turnout.

Residents enjoy museum corn roast

Ann Stewart and her daughter Dawn of Saskatoon were Tuesday visitors with Jean Stewart. They have been long-time friends. Cameron Stewart of Paynton was also in to see his mom Jean Stewart. He brought her some fresh vegetables and fish.
Memorabilia entombed until 2113

Memorabilia entombed until 2113

Mayor Ian Hamilton did the honours as the North Battleford Centennial Committee unveiled the resting place of the 100-year Time Capsule Tuesday.
New signals up at Territorial and Scott Drive

New signals up at Territorial and Scott Drive

The City of North Battleford has announced that a new pedestrian crossing signal at Territorial and Scott Drive is to be operational beginning Friday.
Further arrest in Cut Knife home invasions

Further arrest in Cut Knife home invasions

A fourth suspect has been apprehended with respect to two home invasions on Little Pine First Nation. Elsie Darlene McArthur turned herself in to Cut Knife RCMP Detachment.

Cross-country and volleyball teams practising hard already

Borden School teachers and staff are back, hard at work designing learning goals, working on learning portfolios and thinking about how to achieve their mission of "Achieving Success Together." The only change is that Grade 2-4 teacher Ms.

How communities can work together to prevent suicide

The death of comedian Robin Williams last month sparked a worldwide discussion about suicide, its underlying causes and how it might be prevented. And, with World Suicide Prevention Day taking place Sept.
12-year-old charged with hit and run

12-year-old charged with hit and run

More than 30 calls for service were made to the Battlefords RCMP detachment between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Some, but not all, First Nations remuneration is available

Some, but not all, First Nations remuneration is available

Even though salaries of First Nations officials can now be posted online as mandated by the federal First Nations Financial Transparency Act, a number of area First Nations still haven't gotten around to putting all the information up.
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