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Temporary Foreign Workers program takes centre stage

Internationally, the arts and entertainment community has always thrived on a culture of open exchange of talent.

Smoke but no fire

Once again, Fire Prevention Week produced its share of excitement.
Kenneth and Doreen Agrey: 'Everybody wants to leave some kind of legacy'

Kenneth and Doreen Agrey: 'Everybody wants to leave some kind of legacy'

They've been married almost 63 years, and since shortly after their nuptials, they've been helping to change lives by sponsoring children in poverty. Kenneth and Doreen Agrey have sponsored approximately 15 children through World Vision.

Pioneer and 114th Street intersection closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Drivers are being advised the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and 114th Street will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews work to upgrade the storm sewer there.
Endure the moment

Endure the moment

Yesterday was one of those daycare days that normally has the ability to have me running for cover the moment the last child has left for the day. But after all was said and done, I felt like I had conquered the day, not the other way around.
Thanksgiving and Wine

Thanksgiving and Wine

How is it that Made in China plastic Halloween paraphernalia can occupy stores in early September a month before Thanksgiving, two months before Halloween? I guess cobwebs, candies and grotesque costumes are an easier sell than a gratitude-based holi
Theft of truck from 103rd Street

Theft of truck from 103rd Street

The North Battleford RCMP received approximately 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Sunseri strong in relief, Riders lose to Stamps

Sunseri strong in relief, Riders lose to Stamps

It's tough to tell exactly why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin was so furious after Friday's 31-24 home loss to the Calgary Stampeders.
Red Cross launches raffle to help end bullying

Red Cross launches raffle to help end bullying

The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Red Cross Campaign for Kids Raffle, with proceeds going to help Saskatchewan students learn how to address and prevent bullying.
Practical nursing students reach out to homeless

Practical nursing students reach out to homeless

A group of practical nursing students at North West Regional College reached out to the homeless people in the Battlefords as part of their class assignment Sept. 24.
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