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A self-guided adventure in rural life

A self-guided adventure in rural life

The 12th annual 12-40 and Beyond tour takes place in the Blaine Lake, Hafford, Marcelin and Leask areas July 26 and 27.
Show's 50-year celebration event coming

Show's 50-year celebration event coming

The Foursquare Gospel Tidings radio show is holding a 50-year anniversary event next month in Battleford.
Man arrested on rooftop

Man arrested on rooftop

North Battleford Fire Department used their aerial truck to assist RCMP Thursday, when they helped remove a man from a rooftop on 101st Street.

Entrance closed

The entrance to Robin Place will be closed today for a sewer service repair. The parking lot on the south side of City Hall will remain closed for maintenance for part of the day.

Why we need to rethink the nursing home model

How many nursing beds are needed in Canada to care for frail, elderly people with high care needs? That's a question that policy makers across the country are grappling with, given the aging population and especially the rapidly growing number of ver

City Hall parking lot closed

The parking lot on the south side of City Hall, the 1200 block of 101st Street, will be closed for most of today for maintenance.
Biggar man charged in February crash

Biggar man charged in February crash

The Biggar RCMP laid charges July 9 in relation to a bus collision in February. A 63-year-old Biggar man was charged with driving without due care and attention based on section 213 (1) of the Traffic Safety Act.
Alternative controls in the garden

Alternative controls in the garden

Many thanks to Joanne Messer from Tisdale for calling me up and asking for some alternative methods for troubles she is having with her roses as that conversation enticed me to write this column.
NSRBL name team MVPs, wrap up regular season

NSRBL name team MVPs, wrap up regular season

Most valuable players from each of the 12 NSRBL teams were announced Monday.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drug impairment

Driver arrested on suspicion of drug impairment

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 16.
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