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Developer digs in to create new subdivision

Developer digs in to create new subdivision

As I mentioned once before, the area along the lake to the north of the present Sparrow subdivision is going to be undergoing some development to get it ready for a new subdivision.

Sex assault suspect arrested in Battlefords

A Toronto man wanted for sexual assault of a young girl has been arrested in the Battlefords. Kyle Fiddler, 21, of Toronto, turned himself in to Battlefords RCMP last Thursday, Dec.
Walk Through Bethlehem returns

Walk Through Bethlehem returns

Once again the Christmas season is being celebrated in the Battlefords with A Walk Through Bethlehem. The display will be set up at the Battlefords Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1611- 93rd Street in North Battleford.
Millionaires, Terriers, Mustangs can't stop North Stars

Millionaires, Terriers, Mustangs can't stop North Stars

Before the weekend, the longest winning streak of the season for the Battlefords North Stars was nine games.
Sidewalk clearing bylaw could get another look

Sidewalk clearing bylaw could get another look

It looks like the sidewalk clearing bylaw in North Battleford could be up for another review. Councillor Brad Pattinson said he would like to see a review done of the bylaw, as "there's a few issues in it I'd like to discuss.
Weekend scores

Weekend scores

SJHL: The Battlefords North Stars were on the road for three games in three nights and continued their winning streak with three wins.The North Stars won 5-2 in Melville Friday, 3-0 in Yorkton Saturday and Sunday, they won 4-1 in Melfort.

Suspicious man reported

Over the last week the Lloydminster RCMP detachment has received complaints of a suspicious man hanging around one of the local schools during recess time.
Living Sky commits to treaty education

Living Sky commits to treaty education

"All of us have a duty to promote treaty because we are all treaty. We would all not be here if the Crown didn't sign treaty with the First Nations.

Ghost towns, old and new

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Mailboxes stolen, vandalized

Vandalism to mailboxes in the Bjelde Creek and Beljennie areas has occurred. Why would anyone go out and steal mail boxes and knock others over? There seems to be a lot of unknown vehicles in the area.
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