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City gets started cleaning up Jesus is Alive

City gets started cleaning up Jesus is Alive

The rubble has been moved off the Jesus is Alive site, on orders from City Hall. North Battleford council issued an ultimatum to owner Olaf Peterson and the Jesus is Alive Association.

Historic designation a first step

Dear Editor Recently, I forwarded letters to city, town and government officials, service organizations and important agencies in the Battlefords requesting a letter of support in our quest to have the Saskatchewan Hospital designated a provincial he

Housing starts slow in Battlefords

Housing starts are off to a slow start for the first three months of 2012 in the Battlefords. Only one housing start was reported for the first three months of 2012, compared to seven in 2011. The housing start is in the single-detached category.
Local contingent makes for competitive camp

Local contingent makes for competitive camp

On any AAA hockey team the local talent has to be a cornerstone of a team's roster.
A new reason to cheer

A new reason to cheer

It started out as a way to rally behind the new John Paul II football team in its first season, but cheering in the Battlefords has quickly taken on its own identity.
City applying a double standard to derelict property

City applying a double standard to derelict property

Dear Editor It was with interest that I read your article in the April edition regarding "City pushes for Jesus is Alive site cleanup.
She's sunk, now let her be

She's sunk, now let her be

I didn't think it would be possible, but last week finally slaked my thirst for all things Titanic.

Survey crew starting work at new subdivision

As spring continues its advance there are a few things here in Meota that will be starting up. This past week a survey crew was busy spending time, doing what they do, in the planned subdivision along the road to the transfer site.
Two crashes, no injuries

Two crashes, no injuries

Two minor vehicle accidents in North Battleford have resulted in property damage, but no injuries North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services attended a minor crash Monday at about 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of 100th Street and 19th Avenue.
Chief, councillors plead guilty to Poundmaker TLE theft

Chief, councillors plead guilty to Poundmaker TLE theft

The chief of Poundmaker First Nation, as well as seven others in the Poundmaker First Nation treaty land entitlement fraud case, have entered guilty pleas in provincial court.
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