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A bouquet to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Walk Through Bethlehem. A boot to the City of North Battleford for not clearing the street in front of the church. It was advertised the event was going to take place.

Even though there is presently no federal government monitoring system in place to provide accurate statistics on the prevalence of ASDs in Canada, the Autism Society of Canada says autism is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder af

An enjoyable afternoon was spent at Waseca Hall, Dec. 9, when Battle River Lutherans sponsored a carol service. Besides some inspiring readings, the Lutheran Choir and the Maidstone Choir sang beautifully.

After the early December suspected murder-suicide allegedly involving NFL linebacker Jovan Belcher, there has been an inordinate amount of attention given by the media to the topic of violence against women and suicide.

It's business as usual at North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as the search commences for a new chief to replace Pat MacIsaac.

After last week's dumping of snow, City Hall is now getting dumped on by local residents over their handling of snow clearing. Concerns about road clearing ended up dominating the early portion of the meeting Monday.

A name has been chosen for a new Hafford multiple 4-H club organized this fall. The name, Rockin' H Multiple 4-H Club, was chosen by the members and parents at the first general meeting.

Communities throughout the Northwest are reaping a share of 251 Community Initiatives Fund grants totaling $3,329,680 announced this week.

A North Battleford police officer arrested for drunk driving in 2011 has been sentenced. Tyson Robert Drabinasty, 33, was convicted on one count of impaired driving in North Battleford Provincial Court.

This year's crop of rookie quarterbacks in the National Football League might be one of the best ever and while Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts and Robert Griffin III (RGIII) of the Washington Redskins are getting most of the ink and airplay, a