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Deputy Fire Chief Brian Wilson is departing the North Battleford Fire Department. Wilson, who had been deputy fire chief for operations and training in North Battleford, is moving on to the Moose Jaw Fire Department.

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The 1200 block of 109th Street will be closed most of Tuesday for a suspected water main repair.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce have announced finalists in the categories for the annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. A total of 28 businesses have been nominated in six categories; meanwhile the 29th nominee, Anderson Pump House Ltd.

The 2013 Staples for Schools drive was launched Monday at the Staples location at Frontier Mall in North Battleford. The idea of the program is to provide those children in need with the tools and items they need for the school year.

The ribbon has been cut to officially open two new group homes in North Battleford for those with intellectual disabilities. The homes - Meadow Manor at 1731-102nd St., and Yvonne's Home at 2431 Kildeer Dr.

A well-known local name now has a new role at the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford.

"Well sir, I'll tell you the whole story. The wife and I were sitting at the table in the kitchen having our morning oatmeal. Suddenly Gertie looked at me and said, 'Walter, you're starting to lose your marbles.

The provincial Saskatchewan Liberals have found a new permanent leader. Reid Hill, a 24-year-old recent University of Regina grad, was the only declared candidate in the race prior to the close of nominations at the end of August.

While many Roughriders fans flooded to Winnipeg, Man. over the weekend for the Banjo Bowl, others could be found in Minneapolis, Minn. for a game between the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays.