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Bantam Sharks start with wins

Bantam Sharks start with wins

The Battlefords Bantam Sharks opened their season with two wins on the weekend. Friday, the Sharks hosted Viking, Alta. Danae Bugler was sharp in net as the Sharks came away with a 1-0 victory.
Busy Bees Preschool buzzing at bingo and bake sale

Busy Bees Preschool buzzing at bingo and bake sale

Borden Busy Bees Preschool held a bingo and bake sale Oct. 20 in the school gym. Winning the three kids' games were Bentley and Bo Burletoff and Hailey Harris.
Busy NCS cross-country season wrapped up

Busy NCS cross-country season wrapped up

The cross-country season has wrapped up for another year at Neilburg Composite School. Mr. Walso and Mrs.
Firefighters learn motor vehicle accident rescue skills

Firefighters learn motor vehicle accident rescue skills

Three observers, 16 students and one instructor gathered at Wilkie the weekend of Oct. 15 for a 20-hour Jaws of Life course. After time in the classroom, they gathered in an empty field south of Wilkie and starting cutting up vehicles.

Stolen firearms seized

Stolen firearms were seized from a residence on the 1000 block of 108th Street in North Battleford Thursday. Members of the North Battleford detachment were at the residence in response to a 911 hang-up.

Coffeemakers and their hapless prey

So, coffeemakers. My sister was in the shower, getting ready for her business breakfast meeting and it was our first work weekday in New York. The least I could do was snap on the light. After that I sat up and had a small thought involving coffee.
Hamilton reacts to Maple Leaf Foods closure

Hamilton reacts to Maple Leaf Foods closure

Mayor Ian Hamilton was getting used to hearing positive news about construction and grand openings lately. He was just coming off another good news announcement - the move of Grit Industries Inc.
BATC CDC support for BUH Foundation

BATC CDC support for BUH Foundation

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation has donated to the Battleford Union Hospital Foundation. The BATC CDC made two donations to the hospital. The first was a $50,000 donation for the purchase of an endoscopic tower.
Moon and Jupiter set for close encounter

Moon and Jupiter set for close encounter

The moon is full Nov. 10, and watch for a close meeting in the east with Jupiter Nov. 9. About five degrees separates them. Nov. 19, Mars and the moon share the early morning sky.
Premier Wall hammers NDP on costs

Premier Wall hammers NDP on costs

Premier Brad Wall took his campaign tour to the Battlefords Tuesday morning where he continued to hammer the NDP over the costs of their election platform.
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