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Gas siphoned from vehicle's tank

Gas siphoned from vehicle's tank

A vehicle parked on the 100 block of 29th Street in Battleford had gas siphoned out of its gas tank Nov. 30. This is not the first incident involving gas theft in the area. Nov.

Eagles fly to the front of the pack

Three teams have already played a third of their regular season games, as the league wrapped up its fourth week and one of those, the St.
Vikings hand off gridiron hardware

Vikings hand off gridiron hardware

Coming into the season the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football team had some question marks to deal with.
Bantam AA Barons pull off dramatic comeback

Bantam AA Barons pull off dramatic comeback

The Battlefords Bantam AA Barons faced the top team in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League's north division Sunday and had a finish they will not soon forget. The Barons trailed the West Central Wheat Kings 6-3 with 15 minutes left to play.
Bombers on top in the standings, not the rankings

Bombers on top in the standings, not the rankings

The Flin Flon Bombers hold onto top spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League standings, but are looking up at two teams in the Source Embroidery Power Rankings.
Man facing multiple charges

Man facing multiple charges

A 40-year-old North Battleford man is facing several serious charges following an RCMP investigation into a number of break, enter and theft complaints in the city of North Battleford between September and November.

Army invades North Battleford

This is something you don't see every day: a long line of tanks, vehicles and military equipment in North Battleford. But that is exactly what the scene was Monday afternoon as the Canadian Armed Forces stopped their caravan in the community.
Snow angels a symbol of Christmas magic

Snow angels a symbol of Christmas magic

From the time I was a child able to recall the scents of Christmas until today I have always enjoyed the excitement and anticipation that comes with Christmas.
All teams in action in SPHL

All teams in action in SPHL

Eight games have been played in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League and all eight teams have at least one game under their belts. Glaslyn's first game of the season was Wednesday in Battleford against the Beaver Blues.
Stars battle Blazers and move into fourth place

Stars battle Blazers and move into fourth place

The Battlefords Midget Stars were opportunists Tuesday, as they hosted the Saskatoon Blazers in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action.
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