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Trail and water plant officially opened

Trail and water plant officially opened

Borden had a busy day June 16, with the trade show set up in the community centre. There were 28 displays set up.
Woman of many hats moves on to new adventures

Woman of many hats moves on to new adventures

You might know her as Twink-elle, the pixie-like clown with the pigtails and bouncy manner. You might know her as the entertaining and energetic woman who reads stories and leads craft time at the local library.
Survey equipment stolen

Survey equipment stolen

Surveying equipment was stolen from a vehicle parked on the 100 block of 15th Street in Battleford sometime between June 12 and 15.

Turning left on double solid irks reader

A reader sends a boot to drivers on 100th Street who insist on making left hand turns across double solid lines to access businesses on the other side of the street. It certainly hampers the flow of traffic.
Town celebrates 1.9M water plant upgrade

Town celebrates 1.9M water plant upgrade

An upgraded water treatment plant was the centerpiece of activities in St. Walburg Wednesday, as the community celebrated an official opening of the facility.
Town decides against culvert

Town decides against culvert

Battleford town council is not going ahead with plans for a culvert that would have allowed people to walk underneath highway 4 from Fort Battleford to the Government House area.
Standardized testing could follow Ontario's lead

Standardized testing could follow Ontario's lead

"What it's going to look like in the future, I'm really not sure.
Brewers, Twins, Redhawks, move to head of the pack

Brewers, Twins, Redhawks, move to head of the pack

Over halfway through the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League season, the teams are falling into familiar ground. The Wilkie Brewers have rolled off five straight wins going into action Thursday.
What are you willing to give up?

What are you willing to give up?

Everything that is worth anything likely comes with some sacrifices. Taking care of your health is no exception to this rule. Canada's Physical Activity Guide recommends 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week.
Protest on Red Pheasant reserve

Protest on Red Pheasant reserve

Opponents of the chief of Red Pheasant First Nation have now taken their protest to the First Nation's band office.
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