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Cash flow suffers from empty bank account

Cash flow suffers from empty bank account

Ed, my neighbor next door, has his moments of complaining about having too little money to spend. He claims his cash flow is nothing but a tiny trickle from an almost dry bank account. I tell him that is how it is for most of us.
Program helps 70 find jobs

Program helps 70 find jobs

The Little Pine First Nation Lifeskills and Job Placement department, has aided 70 members of the Little Pine First Nation in finding new employment in Lloydminster in the past month.
Another language almost lost

Another language almost lost

Sept 14, Sons of Norway Lodge had visitors from Norway. Two language professors came to North Battleford to interview lodge members who learned and spoke Norwegian, as children, in the home.
Participants raise $1,700

Participants raise $1,700

Organizers of the 2013 Terry Fox Ride and Barbecue appreciate the support of all who participated. The six-mile ride Sept.
Hall family enjoyed power plant construction phase

Hall family enjoyed power plant construction phase

Dr. Ralph Hall sold 25 of his 2,200 acres to Northland Power so they could build a power station and he's glad he did.
Wotherspoon joins in NDP tour of region

Wotherspoon joins in NDP tour of region

There was noticeable interest in the Battlefords and area last week by some leading members of the provincial NDP. Provincial leader Cam Broten was in North Battleford Sept.
Advanced Placement classes prepare students for college

Advanced Placement classes prepare students for college

With rising university and college tuition rates, students and their parents are looking for ways to get the most of a post-secondary education.
Car buffs meet at curling centre

Car buffs meet at curling centre

You can't paint all car collectors with the same airbrush. What type of collector you are depends on what you like to do with your cars, or trucks, as the case may be, says Rob Jackson of the All Ford Outlaws Car Club.

Proportional representation would be true democracy

Dear Editor How did you celebrate September's Democracy Week? Elections Canada's 2013 theme "Connect with Democracy" was "about connecting with people, places and information that help broaden your understanding of why democracy and voting are so imp
Amendments to traffic bylaw passed

Amendments to traffic bylaw passed

Some further amendments to the City of North Battleford's traffic bylaw were passed at council Monday.
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