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Former BNS has chance at $25,000

Some may have been tuned into their favourite sport on TSN recently and recognized a familiar name. Shayne Morrissey, who played with the Battlefords North Stars for the first half of the 2010-11 season is on a commercial running in August on TSN.

GPS, bicycle stolen

MaidstoneRCMP are requesting the public's assistance with respect to the theft of a bicycle and a GPS system. BetweenJuly 24, 2011 andAugust 5th. 2011, one or more suspects entered a residential garage northeast of Lloydminster.
Change inevitable but hope remains

Change inevitable but hope remains

Change happens, even when we don't want it to, even when we don't expect it, even when we don't think it is even possible. It has been a season to watch things shift, to measure growth and to remember how things were.
Cat Jahnke returns to Maidstone to share her musical talents

Cat Jahnke returns to Maidstone to share her musical talents

In every community there are those who move away leaving behind fading memories and, while some never look back, others seek out their roots and make stops at the places they once called home.

City to maintain status quo on taxi policies

With Crown Cab Ltd. on the verge of being sold, the city of North Battleford plans to maintain its current practices with respect to taxi cab licenses in the city.
Krydor hosts final trade show for season

Krydor hosts final trade show for season

The Krydor Parks and Recreational Board held its final Krydor Village Craft and Trade Show for the season, Aug. 20.

City excited by curbside recycling plans

The city of North Battleford is excited about its extensive plans to revamp the way recycling is done in the city this fall. Beginning Sept.
When did it become OK to be unhealthy?

When did it become OK to be unhealthy?

I guess, more than anything, I'm just curious when this all happened? You can't bend over to tie up your shoes. You are completely out of breath from climbing just one set of stairs.
Everybody, and every place, has a story

Everybody, and every place, has a story

The motto of the Battlefords Publishing newsroom is "Everybody has a story.

Horseshoe season continues

The end of the horseshoe season will soon be here, but until then, local pitchers continue to hit their mark. The local club hosted an annual horseshoe tournament during Northwest Territorial. Taking first place was Vern Bannerman.