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Sharks under fire against Hounds

Sharks under fire against Hounds

The Notre Dame Hounds averaged a shot per minute in their last meeting with the Battlefords AAA Sharks leading to an 11-1 win.
It's okay to chew gum in school

It's okay to chew gum in school

As adults, we are often encouraged to set up our day and our surroundings to bring out the best of our abilities, spark imagination and improve concentration.
Agreement fosters First Nation participation in the workforce

Agreement fosters First Nation participation in the workforce

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs and North West Regional College signed a memorandum Jan. 18, to agree to work together to increase First Nations participation in the provincial workforce.

Sidewalk clearing bylaw to remain

The sidewalk clearing bylaw in North Battleford remains intact, for now.

Sharks under fire against Hounds

The Notre Dame Hounds averaged a shot per minute in their last meeting with the Battlefords AAA Sharks leading to an 11-1 win.
Future football stars on the field again

Future football stars on the field again

There are the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Huskies, Rams, Hilltops, high school football and now, growing more popular in the province is minor football.

Boom could be lowered again on car wash owners

City council's patience is quickly wearing thin, again, with owners of fire-damaged commercial bays in the city's north end. The property at 2112-100th St. was spared the City wrecking ball Nov.

Sports Calendar Jan. 27 and beyond

January 27Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has Hafford at home to Radisson at 8 p.m. and Glaslyn at home to Maymont at 8:30 p.m. January 27North Saskatchewan River Hockey League has three games on the schedule. St.
Cold weather didn't keep curlers away

Cold weather didn't keep curlers away

Although it was cold outside Jan. 17, it didn't keep the New Horizons away from the curling rink. They were out in full force and almost all the games played came down to the final end.
Dumpster fires, more auto accidents highlight 2011

Dumpster fires, more auto accidents highlight 2011

Fire Chief Pat MacIsaac gave his department's final statistical report to North Battleford's municipal services committee Monday, a report that featured more than a fair share of dumpster fires.