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Finance director has parting advice

Finance director has parting advice

The City of North Battleford's finance director is leaving at the end of the week, but he's not going without some strong words of advice for council members. At a special meeting called for Friday, Aug.
Cecilia Gaudette brought pride and honour to our city

Cecilia Gaudette brought pride and honour to our city

Cecilia Leona Gaudette (Coons) was born on July 31, 1941 to Cecil and Lena Coons (Ouellette) at Battleford. Shortly after, the family moved to Prince Albert where they lived for two years.
Hand shaking discernment

Hand shaking discernment

As a child I was taught the importance of showing deference to my elders, to those in authority and most importantly, to those who held offices of influence. To fail to do so came close to being added to the list of seven deadly sins.
We need to expand our pro sports options

We need to expand our pro sports options

In the wake of all the news about North Battleford product Andrew Albers and his elevation to the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins, I ended up going on a baseball vacation this summer. No, I didn't see Albers in Minnesota.
Three arrested after male victim shot

Three arrested after male victim shot

The Battlefords RCMP Municipal Detachment responded to a call Sunday at 12:50 p.m. of a possible shooting in the area of Diefenbaker Drive and St. Laurent Drive.
MARKEWICH:

MARKEWICH:

MARKEWICH: In Loving Memory of Tammy Markewich, who was born on Aug.
Shooting suspects arrested, appear in court

Shooting suspects arrested, appear in court

Three individuals charged in connection to a weekend shooting in North Battleford have made their first appearance in provincial court.
Collision, fires dominate emergency activity

Collision, fires dominate emergency activity

It was a busy Friday for emergency responders in the city. The first call came in at 7:15 p.m. in response to a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries at 110th Street and 8th Avenue in the city.
CARVER, MARY SHIRLEY

CARVER, MARY SHIRLEY

CARVER, MARY SHIRLEY : Mary Shirley Carver passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013 at Kelowna, BC, at the age of 88 years.
BNS rookies gain needed experience in preseason loss

BNS rookies gain needed experience in preseason loss

The Battlefords North Stars hit the ice Sunday afternoon for the first time since March and lost a close game to the division rival Kindersley Klippers in SJHL action.
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