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It was a long weekend for North Battleford RCMP, who were called to more than 50 occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, May 18 and 6 a.m. Monday, May 19.

TEMPLE: 1933 - 2014, The family of Marguerit Evelyn Temple is sad to announce her passing on April 16th, 2014 in North Battleford, Sask. Marguerit was born in Meadow Lake, Sask. She moved to Ontario as a young woman to seek work with a dear friend.

Players change teams every off-season. It's part of the business of sports. Usually, the organization and the players will go their separate ways with no ill will.

STREETER: It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Streeter, resident of River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, announce her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 96 years.

A dropped cellphone has led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man for theft. Police report the man is alleged to have hidden in a business in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, waiting for the business to close.

Last week proved a busy one in North Battleford provincial court with a number of well-publicized cases making their way there.

Taralyn Shae Donohue has been experiencing an ongoing journey since her participation in the Canadian Globe pageant last year.

NBCHS Drama Club competed at the provincial level this past weekend, bringing home four major awards. Competing against 10 other productions, NBCHS was given the award for Best Visual Production and had the runner up Best Technical Crew.

Ten Battlefords Art Club artists enjoyed the day Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre working and socializing. The Chapel Gallery will be hosting a gallery reception Tuesday, May 20 from 1 to 3 m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

The Battlefords North Stars and the Flin Flon Bombers completed the future considerations of a transaction that brought forward Cameron Blair to the North Stars.