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Greens weigh in on Maple Leaf shutdown

The Green Party candidate in the Battlefords is criticizing corporations for putting "profit over people" in the wake of the pending shutdown of the Maple Leaf Foods plant in North Battleford.

Raccoons a common sight

Raccoons are becoming a common sight in this area and, although they are "cute" animals, they can become a nuisance, as they like to eat cat and dog food and make their homes in granaries and unused buildings.
GRIFFITHS:

GRIFFITHS:

GRIFFITHS: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Bruce Kent Griffiths October 2, 2011 in Kitimat B.C. Bruce was born on June 15, 1942 - just 4 minutes after his twin brother Brian.

Job fair visit fruitful: Lavertu

The City of North Battleford's recent appearance at a National Job Fair in Toronto has drawn active interest, according to Director of Business Development Denis Lavertu.
Bready School redesigns kindergarten classroom

Bready School redesigns kindergarten classroom

Bready school has spent the summer redesigning its kindergarten classroom according to new thinking about kindergarten education.
RAMSAY:

RAMSAY:

RAMSAY: Joan Margaret June 26, 1935 - July 28, 2011 With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of an extremely loved wife, mom, grandma and friend.
Multi-taskers sheesh! Multi-task this!

Multi-taskers … sheesh! Multi-task this!

In recent travels, one half mile at a time, the minions of talk radio informed me the world is full of people who think they multitask.
Rotary Club hosts Ukrainian group

Rotary Club hosts Ukrainian group

The Battlefords Rotary Club recently hosted a group of Ukrainian doctors as part of its Group Study Exchange Program with Ukrainian Rotary clubs.
HEINTZ:

HEINTZ:

HEINTZ: The family of Milt Heintz are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend on October 8, 2011 at the age of 72 after his brave battle with cancer.
Sifting through conflicting ideas about arthritis

Sifting through conflicting ideas about arthritis

Information and misinformation. Truths and untruths.