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Canada's only board certified equine massage therapist originates from Blaine Lake

Canada's only board certified equine massage therapist originates from Blaine Lake

Equine massage is a technique that continues to draw interest in natural holistic horse care.
The moon is in a new phase

The moon is in a new phase

April begins with the moon at its new phase ? almost in front of the sun.
Final curling bonspiel of the year

Final curling bonspiel of the year

Will someone tell Mother Nature to open the darn gate and let that lamb out? After another cold and windy weekend of more poor driving conditions, we are certainly more than ready for spring to arrive! The curling rink held their final windup bonspie

Paynton robbery

The RCMP are asking for the public's help in nabbing a few thieves. Around 6 p.m. March 24, an older model Chevy truck with a flat deck trailer drove into the yard of a residence in the Paynton area.

Keep our children close

Dear Editor We need care homes for children in the Battlefords. There are five group homes in North Battleford providing for those requiring 24-hour care for individuals18 years or older.

Keep a sharp eye out for hazard

Spring is arriving slowly, but as the mounds of snow that collected over the winter begin to melt away, more comes to light than dog do, cigarette butts and litter, namely needles.
Bronze at HOOPLA for NBCHS girls

Bronze at HOOPLA for NBCHS girls

It might not have been the colour members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls' basketball team were hoping for heading into the provincial tournament on the weekend, but it was a medal and a better finish than last year, an
Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

Agriculture is the backbone of Saskatchewan and it is safe to say the Rural Municipality of North Battleford has survived 100 years due in large part to a consistent agricultural tradition. Saturday, R.M.
The puck stops here

The puck stops here

The Maidstone Jets had a great season finishing with a place in the SHA senior A provincial final. In the run to the finals they met up with Shellbrook, Kindersley, St. Walburg and Bruno.

Water main break

The City of North Battleford Public Works Department is repairing a water main break on the 800 block of 106th Street. The block is closed to traffic until further notice and the main has been repaired.
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