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Council may find new ways to meet

Council may find new ways to meet

North Battleford City Council could be holding some of its meetings in places other than City Hall this coming year.
NB nurse to undertake research into stress

NB nurse to undertake research into stress

A registered nurse who makes her home in North Battleford and teaches at the University of Saskatchewan is about to undertake a research project that will look at why nurse managers weep over their work.
Staff position considered for skatepark

Staff position considered for skatepark

In this year's budget, City of North Battleford Parks and Recreation Director Bill Samborski has allowed for one of the department's part time positions to be upgraded to a full time position.

Windstorm wreaks havoc in Northwest

Damage from the windstorm that passed through this area on Thursday is being cleaned up, as the town workman goes about picking up branches and miscellaneous items that have left home and are lost.

Students busy with a variety of sports

It is hard to believe it is the middle of January. The hours of sunlight are slowly increasing and we have had a few pleasant days. The elementary students have been building forts outside. They were very thankful when Mr.
Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure during flu season

Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure during flu season

Twelve years ago it was a very cold day and a very tense one but, thanks to doctors and nurses both in Unity and RUH, we were blessed with a seven pound boy who scrapped his way through some early difficulties to wear the ever-present giant grin we g
Battlefords strong at SaskEnergy Hockey Weekend

Battlefords strong at SaskEnergy Hockey Weekend

The Battlefords were represented strongly during SaskEnergy Hockey Weekend Saturday in St. Walburg. Four teams from the area competed in front of packed stands throughout the day. The Battlefords Blackhawks faced off against the St.

Aquatic centre experience leaves a good taste

Dear Editor In December I had the pleasure of travelling with Dr. Tom Wolf to Regina for a meeting at which he was speaking. We got talking about the CUplex in the Battlefords and how impressed Tom was when he experienced the facility.

Planned burn

As long as the wind is not blowing toward the City, the City of North Battleford will be burning the wood pile at the Waste Management Facility today (Thurs. Jan. 23) starting sometime in the morning.
Living well focus of local health promotion programs

Living well focus of local health promotion programs

Living Well is a free program held in the Meota Community Complex Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. It's a New Year, so plan for a new healthier life by learning how with attendance.
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