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Rescuing children should be as heart warming as rescuing animals

This is a topic that I have long pondered about, but have been afraid to write because of my fears of others' reactions. This is a delicate topic.
Marijuana possession investigated

Marijuana possession investigated

North Battleford RCMP responded to about 24 calls for service between 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Spiffy wheels on display Saturday

Spiffy wheels on display Saturday

September has everyone back in the swing of things with school starting Sept. 2 and many organizations and events back from the summer hiatus. Saturday Delta Coop is hosting a "show and shine" in their parking lot. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.
Members prepare for gallery tour

Members prepare for gallery tour

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams Just a few attended the Battlefords Art Club session at the Don Ross Centre this Tuesday.
Tools, motorcycle stolen

Tools, motorcycle stolen

Cut Knife RCMP say there has been a rash of thefts in the Neilburg and Marsden areas in the past few weeks. Between Aug, 24 and Sept.

Bouquet for museum staff

The director/curator of the Fred Light Museum sends a bouquet out to her summer staff - Kimberly Primas, Cymric Leask and Yang Liu - for their efforts in celebrating the 100th birthday of their historic building.
Fatal collision near Lloydminster

Fatal collision near Lloydminster

A 16-year-old woman is dead following a fatal collision at the junction of Highway 16 and 303 east of Lloydminster. The incident happened during the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30. Around 7:05 p.m.
Firearms charges after Monday altercation

Firearms charges after Monday altercation

North Battleford RCMP say they are investigating a complaint of a firearm being used during an altercation in the early morning hours of Sept.1 in the city. Just before 2 a.m.

Various street closures for patching

There will be various partial street closures for pavement patching work from today. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each partial closure will not take all day. The times patching will occur on each street will vary.
Bicycle recovered by RCMP

Bicycle recovered by RCMP

The Battlefords RCMP received approximately 32 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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