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Bus driver retiring after 36 years behind the wheel

There were a few mistakes in the last news from the school. Jean Brehon has achieved 20 years of service with the Living Sky School division and Ben Stenerson received a 25-year service award. Also honoured that evening, was bus driver, George Casey.
Evaluating frost damage

Evaluating frost damage

Early frost can be detrimental to crops especially if the development has been delayed.
2014 BLFL season underway

2014 BLFL season underway

The Battleford Midgets and the Unity Bantam Panthers are tied on top of the Battlefords Ladies Fastball League standings two weeks into the season. Battleford is 2-0 to start the season. The Unity Bantams are both 2-1.
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.
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