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New housing offers high quality for low cost

New housing offers high quality for low cost

North Battleford's newest affordable housing project aims to revamp the downtown area while creating a comfortable community setting for seniors.

Garbage bin trailer stolen

Sometime between Jan. 20 and 23, a commercial garbage bin trailer was stolen from a job site at No. 2 Parker Court in Battleford. The trailer is grey and is seven feet wide, 14 feet long, and five feet tall with hydraulic capabilities.
Mercury difficult to observe

Mercury difficult to observe

The moon begins the month as a thin sliver visible in the early morning, alongside Mercury. The latter will be a tough observation, as the sun brightens the sky just as Mercury clears the horizon. By Feb.

Finding freedom through forgiveness

Spoken Word Ministries is offering a free seminar, Freedom through Forgiveness, Feb. 4 to 6 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. The course was created by Pastor Boyd Hopkins of Spoken Word Ministries, Saskatoon.
Sips Tea Company launched

Sips Tea Company launched

T'ien Yiheng once said, Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world, while an unknown author declared, Tea is a cup of life. Catherine Douzel wrote, Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage.
Watch for lunar eclipse Dec. 10

Watch for lunar eclipse Dec. 10

December opens with the moon at first quarter Dec. 2, meaning it is seven days (and a little bit) from new. Seven days (and a little bit) later will be full moon, and this particular full moon Dec.

Provincial hockey around the Northwest

Finding open ice in most arenas across the Northwest has become more difficult and finding officials isn't any easier.
Fighting for the sexual assault centre

Fighting for the sexual assault centre

Over 30 amateur boxers in four divisions will be fighting it out in the ring tonight in Prince Albert's R U Tuff Enuff 10 boxing competition, each hoping to win the $2,000 prize. One of these fighters is a man with a mission.
Traditional jigging works to raise the roof

Traditional jigging works to raise the roof

A performance of Métis traditional music and dance is coming to the Battlefords Thursday, Feb. 10 with all proceeds shared by the Raise the Roof CUPlex fundraising intitiative and Métis Child and Family Services.
Locals skiing all the way to Halifax

Locals skiing all the way to Halifax

The Battlefords area is a hidden hotbed for cross-country skiing in Saskatchewan.
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