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Enjoy a shoulder season camping experience in PA National Park

Enjoy a shoulder season camping experience in PA National Park

National park reservations open March 28.
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Not much building permit activity in NB in February

Not much building permit activity in NB in February

It was a quiet month in North Battleford for building permits last month.
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BUH Foundation surpasses fundraising goal, buys new equipment

BUH Foundation surpasses fundraising goal, buys new equipment

Community donations help buy life-saving equipment for BUH Emergency Department.
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Invest in better patient care: BUHF launches ‘Medication Matters’

Invest in better patient care: BUHF launches ‘Medication Matters’

New equipment will streamline delivery of medication to patients in the hospital.
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Firearm amnesty program starts March 20

Firearm amnesty program starts March 20

Program aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms across province.
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Maidstone and District News: Impressive poetry recital by Grade 7 students

Maidstone and District News: Impressive poetry recital by Grade 7 students

Fundraisers underway for two former community members who lost homes to fire.
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NDP, Sask Party tangle over private MRIs

NDP, Sask Party tangle over private MRIs

Daily Leg Update - Opposition call it a “failed experiment,” but health minister says the province is going full steam ahead with private two for one MRI regime.
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N’Bford welcomes new Engine-22 with tradition-steeped ceremony

N’Bford welcomes new Engine-22 with tradition-steeped ceremony

The March 10 ceremony welcoming their newest truck onto the fleet included a pushing-in ceremony, a wet-down ceremony, and First Nations smudging and blessing to protect the firefighters and truck.
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Listen to the stories of immigrant women at the Chapel Gallery

Listen to the stories of immigrant women at the Chapel Gallery

Each of the life-sized VR-centric portraits detailing the lives and stories of immigrant women is being celebrated at the Chapel Gallery for a few more weeks.
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Fred Light Museum welcomes three new board members

Fred Light Museum welcomes three new board members

Braun Rushby, Heath Beaudry and Paige Hundt were appointed to serve on the Fred Light Museum board at the March 6 Town of Battleford council meeting.
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