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Woman missing from care home

A woman, who has gone missing from Blaine Lake Care Home, was last seen Friday, Jan. 27 at about 1:30 p.m. Rose Brass, age 31, left the care home that day at about 12:15 p.m. and waslast seen at GasPlus in Blaine Lake.

Rogers rink leads the pack

The forth draw of the New Horizons spring curling season was completed Jan. 24. The Rogers rink is leading after winning all of their games. Close behind are Gordey, Hall and Scott, who all have only one loss.
Bus stops approved

Bus stops approved

North Battleford council has given its stamp of approval to the establishment of 58 bus stops as part of the overhaul of the city's transit system. The bus stops were approved Jan. 23.
Sharks' offensive outburst not enough

Sharks' offensive outburst not enough

For the first time this season, the Battlefords AAA Sharks scored more than two goals in a game, unfortunately the Prince Albert Bears doubled them for an 8-4 win Wednesday.
Battleford honours volunteers, employees, for long years of service

Battleford honours volunteers, employees, for long years of service

There was cause for celebration at Battleford Town Council Jan. 23, as the Town gave awards to employees and volunteers for long records of service. Twelve volunteers and employees earned awards for service.
Landscapes and history meld in exhibition

Landscapes and history meld in exhibition

The Chapel Gallery presents the beautiful works of Edie Marshall in her solo exhibition, Picturing Grandmother, on display until Feb. 3.
Artists part of Permaculture Research show and auction

Artists part of Permaculture Research show and auction

Sustainability is a word gaining recognition in most homes these days. The disposable society we currently live in is slowly changing its mindset to allow for a more earth-friendly way of living.

Request to waive user fees

One of what is expected to be a wave of applications for rent-free space at the new CUPlex has made its way to council. An application came to North Battleford council Jan.

Support urged for Chapel Gallery, Allen Sapp

City council has given a public vote of support to the Chapel Gallery and Allen Sapp Gallery in their current form.
Another construction delay for Dekker Centre

Another construction delay for Dekker Centre

Work slowly but surely continues on the CUplex, with "slowly" emerging the right word when it comes to the theatre component.