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Celebrate good times . . . moderately

Celebrate good times . . . moderately

With a runner on second in the bottom of the ninth, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett stared down his catcher Drew Butera for sign. The pitch froze Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, giving Beckett a strikeout to end the game.
Firearm discharged on 110th Street

Firearm discharged on 110th Street

North Battleford RCMP are investigating the discharge of a firearm at around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 900 block of 110th Street. At the scene members found damage to a residence that was found to be consistent with discharge of firearm.

Recycling not an option in rural areas

Dear Editor I am thrilled to recycle but those of us who live in a rural setting can no longer recycle because of the public bins being removed.
New roofing strategies could save millions

New roofing strategies could save millions

There are a million square feet of roof throughout Living Sky School Division, and many of them need repair.
Sorry folks! Riders are doomed!

Sorry folks! Riders are doomed!

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, folks, but the upcoming Roughrider football season is doomed.
Additional garbage containers come at a cost

Additional garbage containers come at a cost

Here is a rundown of some of the other items from North Battleford's council meeting on May 26. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for much of this information.
Biographies to be shared

Biographies to be shared

Battlefords Art Club members got together on a fine sunny afternoon Tuesday to work on everything from acrylic abstracts to watercolour flowers to a zentangle coffee cup.
Rollin', rollin', rollin,' keep them dogies rollin', Rawhide!

Rollin', rollin', rollin,' keep them dogies rollin', Rawhide!

There are a couple restaurants in southeast Saskatchewan that are what one would call destination restaurants. People are willing to drive an hour, or more, or take a limo, to visit these locations. One is the Olive Branch Bistro in Carnduff.
Forbes commits to SAIT Trojans

Forbes commits to SAIT Trojans

The Battlefords North Stars announced Monday 20-year-old defenceman Dillon Forbes has committed to attend Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and play for the Trojans during the 2014-15 season. Located in Calgary, Alta.
Remains identified

Remains identified

An autopsy has assisted Maidstone RCMP in identifying a body recovered from the bank of the North Saskatchewan River, The remains of 46-year-old Michael Anthony Moss from St. Albert, Alta., who was reported missing from Edmonton, Alta.on Nov.
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