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Last inning comeback for Beavers

Last inning comeback for Beavers

Just like the storm hit Monday night, so too did the North Battleford Beavers' offence in the seventh inning of their baseball game. The Beavers and the Mervin Flyers squared off in North Saskatchewan River Baseball League action.
Huge task for power utility

Huge task for power utility

SaskPower advises it will be 18 to 24 hours before electricity is restored to the areas of North Battleford left in the dark after Monday night's storm.
Permit values way up in May

Permit values way up in May

North Battleford has Scott Campbell to thank for much of the increase in building permit values in May.
Man arrested in pellet-gun shooting

Man arrested in pellet-gun shooting

A man has been arrested in a pellet-gun shooting incident in North Battleford on the weekend. Blake Thompson, 32, faces five charges in connection to the Sunday afternoon shooting.

Thunderstorm Watch

A very unstable airmass is setting up over Southern Saskatchewan.
Martin Smith is back behind Stars' bench

Martin Smith is back behind Stars' bench

The long process of finding a head coach for the Battlefords Midget Stars has finally come to an end with a familiar face back behind the bench.

Sports Calendar June 27...

June 27Battlefords Adult Ladies' Soccer League has the Benchwarmers against Sweet Kicks at the Flats and The Mix plays Sandy Lake at Centennial Track at 5:45 p.m. At 7:30 p.m.
Doctor begins NW practice

Doctor begins NW practice

Dr. Dundugula has arrived and is settling into practice at North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings Ltd. clinics, board members were informed at a June 11 meeting. He will be returning to Scotland Aug.
Academy model may be future opportunity

Academy model may be future opportunity

Overcrowding in some schools and underused space in others, lack of engagement among some students, uninspiring graduation rates, unpredictable provincial funding - all dilemmas facing the Living Sky School Division.
Caring, one cup at a time

Caring, one cup at a time

Heard the saying, don't judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes? Well, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Tim Hortons in Warman June 6, known as Camp Day.
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