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School break-in suspect to return Oct. 16

School break-in suspect to return Oct. 16

One of three youth suspects accused in the break-in at a north end school in North Battleford will return to court Oct. 16.
Stars keep unbeaten season alive in rough game

Stars keep unbeaten season alive in rough game

Through three games in the season, the Battlefords Midget AAA Stars hadn't lost, winning two games and tying the other.

Long days to bring Bibles and healing to the women of Rwanda

Unity couple, Jim and Noella Chase, joined a team of support staff for cyclists, including Unity doctor, Linda Bloem, in a mountain cycle trek called Bike for Bibles. This year's theme was "Through our spokes, God speaks".

Burning truck found in city

Battlefords RCMP are encouraging residents to protect their vehicles in the wake of a theft of a truck that was later found on fire. Around 5:50 a.m. on Oct.

Update on improving long term care

Dear Editor: I wish to update your readers about action our government is taking to improve quality of care in long-term care facilities across Saskatchewan. On Oct.
Operation Fall Frenzy this week

Operation Fall Frenzy this week

SGI is sending out the message that police around the province will be targeting aggressive drivers during Operation Fall Frenzy. The two-day province-wide blitz takes place Oct.

Resident recommends city police force

Dear Editor I am a North Battleford resident and there are many good characteristics of this city. My street is cleared of snow at least five times a year.

Jade Cole brings home four golds in cross-country

This season has once again been awesome for the HHS cross-country running team. This fall they have travelled to Unity Sept. 12, Wilkie Sept. 19, Spiritwood Sept. 26 and districts in Meadow Lake Oct. 3. The results are as follows.
Arrests following firearm incident

Arrests following firearm incident

Four people have been arrested following an incident involving firearms in North Battleford. According to a news release from the RCMP, police received a 911 complaint on Oct. 8 at approximately 8:25 p.m.
Arrests following firearm incident

Arrests following firearm incident

Four people have been arrested following an incident involving firearms in North Battleford. According to a news release from the RCMP, police received a 911 complaint on Oct. 8 at approximately 8:25 p.m.
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