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Man critically injured

A 48-year-old man was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital in critical condition following a crash on Highway 16 Monday. The crash, which occurred at around 6:45 a.m., happened about 10 kilometres east of the Battlefords.
CUplex construction moving ahead: Anderson

CUplex construction moving ahead: Anderson

Much progress has been made in constructing the Credit Union CUPlex, according to the latest report to city council. Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson provided that report Monday night, based on the March 1 site meeting at the CUPlex.
BUH 'clean room' a first for Canada

BUH 'clean room' a first for Canada

The $375,000 project nearing completion in the pharmacy department of Battlefords Union Hospital is the first of its kind to be installed anywhere in Canada.
Clinic provides walk-in services

Clinic provides walk-in services

The waiting room is stocked with magazines and a children's area, the front desk is ready and the doors have opened on a new private clinic in the Maidstone Mall.
BURKITT

BURKITT

BURKITT , Elizabeth With a great love and sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of Elizabeth (nee:Chiverton) Burkitt on March 6, 2012. Born in Lashburn, Sask on October 1, 1921, Beth was one of eight children born to Frank and Mary Chiverton.
Jackwagon to play Saturday

Jackwagon to play Saturday

Fans of Jackwagon, the band made up of Laird Brittin, Neil Georget, Ryan Bater and Jay Bottomly, will get a chance to see the band this Saturday at the Windsor Hotel.

WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS ~ Ronald "Bud" Owen Laurence Williams passed away in the Battleford Union Hospital, North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the age of 94 years.

Marcelin Co-op experiences sales increase over $100,000

The Prince Albert Co-operative Association Limited presented its 2011 annual report the afternoon of March 9 in Marcelin with 16 members in attendance. Ian Lauder, PA Co-operative Association Ltd board director, called the meeting to order.

Odd/even bylaw all wet

Buried deep in Monday's preliminary budget deliberations by Battleford town council was a suggestion a bylaw mandating even/odd outdoor watering days be nixed. The reasoning is the bylaw has not been enforced for a long time.
Community's children a vibrant group of people

Community's children a vibrant group of people

Why not celebrate in a big way? Birthdays only come around once a year. I don't generally like to spoil my children and I admit it, I love parties. My daughter has always been in small classes at school and she gets along well with everyone.