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BTEC building fund growing

BTEC building fund growing

A fundraiser that ran for the month of August at the Super A in Battleford has resulted in a $2,204.12 cheque toward a new building for the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre.
What does your reaction to the VMA's say about you?

What does your reaction to the VMA's say about you?

Now that it has been sometime since Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke took to the stage at the Video Music Awards, the dust seems to have settled. During the event, 10.
Acceptance important in counselling

Acceptance important in counselling

At the end of a counselling session I often ask my clients what was helpful in the session. Most of them say the talking helped. However they fail to pinpoint what was really helpful in the session.
Perennials for challenging locations

Perennials for challenging locations

Plants that are tough as nails and fill a space quickly are a boon to acreage owners with oceans of space.
Sept. 28 date set for historic four-corners photo

Sept. 28 date set for historic four-corners photo

You can mark Saturday, Sept. 28 on your calendar as the date when North Battleford's Centennial committee will recreate the famous "four-corners" photograph at 101st Street and 11th Avenue.

Tax rates need to be right

Dear Editor A Conservative mail-out asks, "Who's on the right track to enhance Canada's fiscal strength?" An action listed is closing tax loopholes. Yes, it is right to close tax loopholes, but more importantly the tax rates need to be right.
Sidewalk clearing RFP coming

Sidewalk clearing RFP coming

The city of North Battleford plans to send out a request for proposals to contractors for snow clearing this upcoming winter. Public works director Stewart Schafer informed council about those plans at Monday's meeting.
Rider contest winners to be named this weekend

Rider contest winners to be named this weekend

Who believes in that Friday the 13th hype anyway? Let's enjoy our weather, harvest progression and the beautiful colours of fall now in our landscape. It's the weekend of truth for Unity.
Building plan for walk-in clinic

Building plan for walk-in clinic

A building plan was presented to North Battleford council Monday for a new walk-in medical clinic in the city. The owner is Prairie North Regional Health Authority and it is to be located at 1092 - 106th St., in the parking lot west of the hospital.
Jack Abbott: A visionary sportsman

Jack Abbott: A visionary sportsman

Jack Harrison Abbott was born Sept. 16, 1890, at Dufferin, Man. He received all of his education in Winnipeg. In 1906, at the age of 16, Jack moved to the village of North Battleford to apprentice at the O.W.
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