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School boards still operating blindly

March 2009, the provincial government announced a new funding model for school boards, removing their access to the taxation base.

Arson to RCMP office

The Battlefords Rural RCMP Detachment is investigating a fire at their RCMP community office in Moosomin First Nation that happened Tuesday morning. At around 3:30 a.m.

What a water deal

Town of Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw met with Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and MLA Tim McMillan, among others to celebrate the start of construction on a $5 million project that is expected to stimulate Battleford's economy and sustain the to

RHL should be dedicated to seniors

Dear Editor I am a special care aid at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford. I have been employed at RHL for 17 years and love the job of caring for our seniors.

North Battleford golfer have good showing in Saskatoon

The Willows Golf and Country Club hosted 72 competitive golfers from across the province and the North Battleford representatives had a strong showing.

Collision on 100th Street

Six people were injured Monday night following a collision at an intersection on 100th Street and 11th Avenue. The incident happened about 8:00 p.m.
Humanitarian effort spans three faiths

Humanitarian effort spans three faiths

Naomi McLauchlan, sits in a Grade 9 classroom and she listens as her teacher, Michael Horgan, takes them through a series of lessons on man's Inhumanity to man.
Report card day for MLB's NL players

Report card day for MLB's NL players

With the all-star game fast approaching it's time to take a look at the first half performances and some of the surprises, disappointments and as usual, some of the "I told you so" stories I'm growing famous for.
Pulling the plow reenactment a slice of history

Pulling the plow reenactment a slice of history

In the late 1890s, displaced Doukhobors came to Canada and settled in a number of areas, including a site on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River southeast of present-day Blaine Lake.
Beavers are back on track

Beavers are back on track

After losing two straight North Saskatchewan River Baseball League games, the Beavers responded with a convincing 9-2 win Wednesday night in Lloydminster against the Midwest Expos.
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