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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.

Traveller stop in at museum

The monthly meeting of the Maidstone Museum was held Monday, Sept. 23 with a poor attendance. President Mae Hinde was in the chair and a number of subjects were covered. The North West Museum Association fall meeting will be held Oct.
Plans underway for gallery display

Plans underway for gallery display

Friday, Oct. 4, the regular meeting of the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild saw 24 quilters in attendance. Twelve of these ladies had come early that morning to attend a class given by Barb Sealy, to learn how to make a "Walker Bag.

Community celebrates 100 years of 4-H

Baljennie Community Centre was the site of the 100th anniversary of 4-H Clubs in Canada on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Close to 130 people signed the guest register over the two day celebrations.
Flu prevention begins with you

Flu prevention begins with you

Prairie North Health Region (PNHR) is launching its annual influenza vaccination program, beginning Oct. 21. Immunization clinics organized by the health region are scheduled across Prairie North from Oct. 21 to the end of December.
Ritz touts trade mission to Europe

Ritz touts trade mission to Europe

Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz touted opportunities for Canadian products in Europe during his trade mission there this week.
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