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Janzen hopes to bring Caronport hoop success to the next level

Janzen hopes to bring Caronport hoop success to the next level

A familiar face will continue to dribble and shoot basketballs in the Margaret P.

More taxes simply buys more government

"Income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf," said the American humourist Will Rogers. Indeed, but let's not stop there.
RCMP opens new office in Cochin

RCMP opens new office in Cochin

Enhanced police coverage to First Nations communities to the north of the Battlefords has arrived with the opening of a new RCMP satellite office in Cochin.
RCMP record checks cost to go up

RCMP record checks cost to go up

Starting Aug. 1, the cost will go up for criminal record checks at the Battlefords RCMP. According to a news release, the fee collected by the City of North Battleford will remain the current rate of $25.
TROFIMENKOFF

TROFIMENKOFF

TROFIMENKOFF : Nick Edward born on May 31st 1936 to July 2, 2014 aged 78 years. Nick was born on section 11, township 29, range 31, West of the first meridian.

Would you take a drivers' test after 40 years of driving?

Recent reports indicate new Saskatchewan drivers are having a difficult time passing SGI's drivers' tests.
Hit and run with SaskEnergy box

Hit and run with SaskEnergy box

More than 120 calls were made to the North Battleford RCMP detachment between 6 a.m. Friday, July 11 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.
Wilkie crooner adds to awards collection

Wilkie crooner adds to awards collection

Bob Leslie has been collecting awards as a senior crooner for many years.
Riders head into bye on two-game skid

Riders head into bye on two-game skid

It was, simply put, the worst-case scenario. Heading into a Week 4 bye and facing the prospect of two full weeks between games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders suffered a second consecutive double-digit loss Saturday, falling 26-13 to the B.C.
Take steps to shelter your shelter

Take steps to shelter your shelter

Your home is your shelter and so much more: Not only is it very likely the largest purchase you will ever make, it's the comforting and comfortable centre of family life and your family's future - and you need to protect it.
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