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ICE unit makes arrests

The Saskatchewan Integrated Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit initiated an online investigation on the Internet into the activities pertaining to the possession and distribution of child abuse images in Saskatchewan. Between Feb.

Pine Island Apts.

Theresa Kennedy had her granddaughter Tracy and two children of Edmonton to visit with her Sunday. Coleen Koski was to Edmonton with Dave and Lynn where Dave had a medical checkup. Tuesday morning we enjoyed coffee at the Pine Island Suites.

Driver vigilance urged after incident

Motorists in North Battleford are being urged to watch out for workers following an incident Friday where a city worker was injured on the job.
UCW hosts spring sale

UCW hosts spring sale

The UCW held their annual spring, tea, plant and bake sale May 14 in the Speers Recreation Centre. It was well attended by people from Speers, Hafford, Maymont, North Battleford and Richard.

Man charged in stabbing on 104th Street

A 19-year-old North Battleford man was in court Monday charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Charged is Dylan Paskemin of North Battleford.

Pay now or pay more later

Dear Editor As a taxpayer, it makes my stomach churn every time I hear about another union or professional association demanding more money because I know it means a take home pay cut for myself.

House fire claims life in Glaslyn

A fire in a house trailer has claimed the life of a man in Glaslyn. RCMP and Glaslyn volunteer firefighters responded to the fire about 1:20 a.m. Thursday. The house trailer was described as fully engulfed in flames.

EINARSSON:

EINARSSON: In Loving Memory of John Franklin Einarsson who was born Aug. 18, 1940 at Churchbridge, SK and passed away May 15, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.
Where is the love?

Where is the love?

How many people knew the Saskatchewan Roughrider rookie camp began Wednesday? My guess is not many.

BCI alumni invited to summer luncheons

Dear Editor The last Battleford Collegiate Institute reunion was in 2005. The school has been closed for 50 years so there wasn't any one left to do the organizing work for a 2010 reunion.
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