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North Stars end pre-season with split against Broncos

North Stars end pre-season with split against Broncos

The pre-season came to an end for the Battlefords North Stars Sunday, as they finished with a 2-3 record.
Grass fire extinguished

Grass fire extinguished

A grass fire had North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services on the move Saturday.
Final morning session for New Horizons

Final morning session for New Horizons

The New Horizons golfing season is coming fast to a close. Monday, 45 came out to play on a cool but sunny day.That was eight more than the average for the past season.
Four die in Saturday crash

Four die in Saturday crash

Four people are dead following a multiple vehicle crash near the Petrofka Bridge on Highway 12 south of Blaine Lake at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
The Battlefords says goodbye to Sen. Sparrow

The Battlefords says goodbye to Sen. Sparrow

Mourners gathered Friday afternoon to bid farewell to the late Sen. Herb Sparrow. The public memorial service for Sparrow, who died Sept. 6 at age 82, was held at the Don Ross Centre.

No bodies found

The Saskatoon Historical Case Unit of the RCMP completed its search of the North Saskatchewan river Thursday. The search consisted of following the river from North Battleford to Nipawin with the use of the RCMP helicopter and ground support.
Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre now open

Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre now open

The new Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre is now officially open. Dignitaries cut the ribbon Saturday at a grand opening of the new facility. It is the first of the four components of the Credit Union CUPlex to officially open for business.
Get those sliders and brooms ready

Get those sliders and brooms ready

Many curlers in the Battlefords and area are anticipating the opening of the new Northland Power Curling Centre in the CUPlex and it is likely less than a month away when the season will begin.

School closures rile Poundmaker councillor

A Poundmaker Cree Nation councilor, Colby Tootoosis, is making strong allegations of nepotism within the First Nation's governance structure that he claims has contributied to closure of Poundmaker School three times already this school year.
New staff welcomed at H. Hardcastle School

New staff welcomed at H. Hardcastle School

School got back underway with a general assembly during the second class of the day, Sept. 4, where the SRC outlined their plans for the school activities this year. New staff and students were welcomed with a game for the new staff.
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