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Man wanted in armed robbery

Battlefords RCMP were called to an armed robbery at a business on St. Laurent shortly before 11 p.m. April 19. A man walked into the business armed with a large knife and requested money.
Track and Field meet postponed

Track and Field meet postponed

One of the most anticipated and exciting days on the high school athletics calendar is the annual Battle West District Track and Field meet held at the North Battleford City Track.
North Battleford Beavers schedule

North Battleford Beavers schedule

Wednesday May 25 - Meadow Lake White Sox at North Battleford at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 30 - North Battleford at Lloydminster Twins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 - Unity Cardinals at North Battleford at 8 p.m.

TV program shares elders' stories

Access Communications is launching a new Saskatchewan series that shares the stories and memories of northern elders. Elders of the North is a 12-part series that will premiere Friday, May 20 at 9 p.m. on Access7.

NB man fined for tax evasion

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced court fines of $18,500 levied in northern Saskatchewan during the first quarter of 2011 to individuals and businesses for failure to file personal, corporate, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns.
Students teach community a lesson

Students teach community a lesson

It isn't uncommon to hear of teachers walking off the job as they seek higher wages, but it is unusual to hear of students striking for their teachers.

PNHR prepares for job action

Prairie North Health Region continues to prepare for potential job action by its employees who are members of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS), according to a press release.
Mozart moves opera house along in its odyssey

Mozart moves opera house along in its odyssey

Mozart's "greatest hits" were on tap Saturday evening at a fundraiser for the continuing renovation of the Battleford Opera House, along with an announcement that the first phase of the restoration has earned its designer an award.
Author launches historical novel at J.H. Moore

Author launches historical novel at J.H. Moore

A world premiere book launch was held May 11 at J.H. Moore Elementary School in Lashburn.
Promoting water wells for Africa

Promoting water wells for Africa

Although Lex Rutherford is in his 80s, he is actively helping small farmers in Kenya dig water wells. Rutherford, who was originally from the Neilburg area, came home and shared some of his vision at the Neilburg/Marsden United Church May 1.