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Court cases delayed

Court cases delayed

A couple of cases in the news in recent weeks have been adjourned to later dates in North Battleford provincial court. Valen Nicotine, facing aggravated assault and firearms charges in connection to the Sept.
Crash closes Highway 16 near Maymont

Crash closes Highway 16 near Maymont

Fog is being cited as a factor in a two vehicle crash that caused the closure of Highway 16 east of Maymont late Tuesday evening. Radisson RCMP say an RV bus, pulling a SUV, appears to have driven into the back of a slow moving semi at about 7 p.m.
Julian Jack Sadlowski (1935-2012): A man for all seasons

Julian Jack Sadlowski (1935-2012): A man for all seasons

Julian Sadlowski, born on a farm north of Krydor, began his education in a one-room prairie school, completing high school in Prince Albert.
CHARBONNEAU:

CHARBONNEAU:

CHARBONNEAU: In Loving Memory of Viola Mary Charbonneau who was born October 4, 1927 at Wakaw, SK and passed away October 19, 2013 at Battleford, SK.
Lions help CMHA fund new van

Lions help CMHA fund new van

"It's going to be the coolest van ever!" says the executive director of the Battlefords Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Health program celebrates first anniversary

Health program celebrates first anniversary

The Jackfish Lake Health, Education and Exercise program had an open house celebrating its first year of operation at the Meota Complex in conjunction with a regular monthly noon luncheon Oct. 18.
First place midget Stars battle Swift Current

First place midget Stars battle Swift Current

It was a mainly successful weekend for the Battlefords AAA Stars at home versus Swift Current.
CROCKER:

CROCKER:

CROCKER: In Loving Memory of George Crocker who was born April 1, 1926 at Glaslyn, SK and passed away October 21, 2013 at Glaslyn, SK. George is survived by nieces, nephews and their families and by his friends.
North Stars end eight-game skid in dramatic fashion down south

North Stars end eight-game skid in dramatic fashion down south

A trip to the southern part of the province proved exactly the tonic to end the losing ways of the Battlefords North Stars.

Apply compassion and gratitude to decision

Dear Editor I have recently learned that city council has just recently tabled a motion related to a request by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.
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