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Premier breaking his promise

Dear Editor Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has repeatedly promised his Government would not privatize any of Saskatchewan's current liquor stores. Yet, here he is doing exactly that.
Fraudulent cheque under investigation

Fraudulent cheque under investigation

North Battleford RCMP responded to approximately 45 calls for service between 6 a.m. Saturday, June 7 and 6 a.m. Sunday, June 8. Saturday 9:56a.m. - Report of intoxicated and unwanted men at a residence on Trudeau Street.
Cash stolen at knifepoint

Cash stolen at knifepoint

Battlefords RCMP responded to about 38 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Friday, June 6 and 6 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Among those calls were two false alarms, five municipal bylaw/noise complaints and three traffic related complaints.
My computer network doesn't need regular monitoring and maintenance, does it?

My computer network doesn't need regular monitoring and maintenance, does it?

The concept that a computer network doesn't need regular monitoring and maintenance is probably one of the biggest and most costly misconceptions that many business owners have.

Armed robbery investigated

An armed robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from a business located in the 1100 block of 107th Street Friday. Battlefords RCMP say a man entered the business armed with a knife at about 10 p.m.
RBC Foundation supports children's program

RBC Foundation supports children's program

RBC Foundation has donated $18,000 toward programming and operations at the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club.
Going with the current

Going with the current

There are times when you follow your heart, your instinct, your calling or whatever. And everything unfolds perfectly. As if you were following a well choreographed plan.
No rest for BCP

No rest for BCP

Battlefords Community Players have no time to bask in the success of their previous season. The next season begins now. Plans for 2014-15 are well underway with a season of four shows, all with at least four performances including a preview night.
Cars subject of police calls

Cars subject of police calls

North Battleford RCMP responded to approximately 26 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, June 8 and 6 a.m. Monday, June 9. Sunday 9:25 a.m. - Report of a grey 2007 Ford Taurus stolen from a residence in the 1600 block of 103rd Street.
Poor bin placement creates make work project

Poor bin placement creates make work project

Gotta love that rain. If you didn't, last week was bad for you. The crop is coming like gang busters. It liked the rain! I enjoyed it.
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