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Mental health group, RPNAS, creates two annual $1,000 scholarships

Mental health group, RPNAS, creates two annual $1,000 scholarships

Battlefords branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan asks anyone who has benefited from the mental health care system to invest in the future of North Battleford and Saskatchewan health care professionals workers.
Living Sky School Division re-elects chair and vice-chair of school board

Living Sky School Division re-elects chair and vice-chair of school board

On Nov. 9, Living Sky School Division’s board of education re-elected Ronna Pethick to serve as board chair for her seventh year. They also re-elected Shuan Weber as vice-chair for a second year.
Living Sky School Division says goodbye to board trustee, Richard Hiebert

Living Sky School Division says goodbye to board trustee, Richard Hiebert

According to a recent media release, the Living Sky School Division school board accepted the resignation of Trustee Richard Hiebert at their Nov 9 organizational meeting.
Eight local businesses bring home top BBEX awards

Eight local businesses bring home top BBEX awards

Thirty-four non-profits, individuals, and businesses were finalists in eight categories, but only eight went home with this year's awards.
Craig family inducted into Battlefords business hall of fame

Craig family inducted into Battlefords business hall of fame

According to a video shared at the BBEX Awards Gala, the Craig family has a long and storied history in the Battlefords.
BDFRC announces Empty Stocking Fund kick-off with pizza fundraiser

BDFRC announces Empty Stocking Fund kick-off with pizza fundraiser

On Thursday, join BDFRC and Domino's Pizza by supporting the Empty Stocking Fund and helping them raise the dough.
Maidstone and District News: Local athletes named to gold volleyball teams

Maidstone and District News: Local athletes named to gold volleyball teams

Coffee is on at Milleton Hall Milleton Hall every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. MST.
Five Kamsack hospital beds re-open, says Merriman

Five Kamsack hospital beds re-open, says Merriman

Kamsack hospital had seen issues with closures during summer
Legion 70 honours veterans in the Battlefords

Legion 70 honours veterans in the Battlefords

North Battleford gathered on Nov. 11 to honour the veterans who served their country and sacrificed for our freedoms with a service open to the public for Remembrance Day. 
Sask. trying to muzzle Saulteaux sisters and media, say advocates

Sask. trying to muzzle Saulteaux sisters and media, say advocates

The Crown has applied for a ban on publication of a Nov. 24 and 25 bail hearing for two Saulteaux sisters and to seal the court records.
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