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Budget deliberations completed

Budget deliberations completed

Budget deliberations have wrapped up in North Battleford and further tweaks will now go ahead to the final document to be approved by council.

Integrity essential for unity

Dear Editor At the 2009 convention of the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan, at which Dwain Lingenfelter was chosen leader, a resolution was passed by the membership in opposition to further nuclear power development in Saskatchewan. Mr.
Stinking to high heaven

Stinking to high heaven

Ed, my neighbour next door, popped over to our house at the wrong time last week. When he arrived, there was the smell of burnt rubber in the living room.

Time is not ripe for NHL in Saskatchewan

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective
International Development Week Feb. 3 to 9

International Development Week Feb. 3 to 9

The Saskatchewan Council for International Co-operation is joining the City of North Battleford and other communities across Saskatchewan in officially proclaiming International Development Week, Feb. 3 to 9.
Poundmaker sentencing adjourned to March

Poundmaker sentencing adjourned to March

The sentencing of Chief Duane Antoine, former chief Teddy Antoine, and six others accused in the Treaty Land Entitlement theft case on Poundmaker First Nation has been pushed back to March 8.
North Stars slide into fourth place in conference

North Stars slide into fourth place in conference

There is no doubt every team at this point in the hockey season has their fair share of injuries and bumps and bruises to deal with.
Snowmobiles stolen

Snowmobiles stolen

A 2011 white Polaris 550 snowmobile and utility trailer were stolen from a business located at 2500 block of Commerce Drive in North Battleford January 27. A white, newer model Chevrolet Tahoe occupied by three men are possible suspects. Between Jan.
Cowboy Church meets again Feb. 7

Cowboy Church meets again Feb. 7

There's a new church in town and a little different than most other churches. "At the Battlefords Cowboy Church we are aboutfellowship and worshiping the Lord, but we do it in a more relaxed and casual manner," says local member Ray Cox.

Feb. 1 to 7 sports history

February 1 1968 - The legendary coach Vince Lombardi resigns from the National Football League's Green Bay Packers.
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