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Structure fire on 107th Street

Structure fire on 107th Street

A fallen floor lamp appears to be to blame for a structure fire on the 1300 block of 107th Street in North Battleford. The incident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m., according to North Battleford Fire Department.
Mini-shuffle announced by Premier Wall

Mini-shuffle announced by Premier Wall

There has been a mini-shuffle impacting the education portfolios in the provincial cabinet.
Shooting on St. Laurent Dr. Monday

Shooting on St. Laurent Dr. Monday

There has been another shooting incident in the city of North Battleford. This time North Battleford RCMP are investigating a shooting on the 1700 block of St. Laurent Drive which happened at 1a.m. Monday.
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.
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