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City councillor Ross MacAngus tenders resignation

City councillor Ross MacAngus tenders resignation

The city will look at potential by-election dates at its next council meeting on Sept. 8.
Alta. murder suspect arrested in North Battleford

Alta. murder suspect arrested in North Battleford

Ashton Deschamps is charged with second-degree murder.
Property crimes, crimes against persons lead RCMP calls for service

Property crimes, crimes against persons lead RCMP calls for service

Battlefords RCMP responded to 558 calls for service between Aug. 11 and Aug. 17.
Big Island Lake Cree Nation members sue chief, council over finances

Big Island Lake Cree Nation members sue chief, council over finances

The case follows a landmark ruling earlier this year against Thunderchild First Nation.
Police look for individual following reported sexual assault

Police look for individual following reported sexual assault

They are asking the public to help identify the individual in the sketch shown.
Threshing demo brings farming history to life in North Battleford

Threshing demo brings farming history to life in North Battleford

At History in Motion, visitors saw threshing, blacksmithing and more as volunteers showcased early 1900s prairie farm life.
Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man last seen Aug. 13

Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man last seen Aug. 13

Battlefords RCMP are asking for help locating 46-year-old Joseph Williams, last seen Aug. 13 on Clark Drive in North Battleford.
Tipi Teachings: How chokecherries can be preserved to last indefinitely

Tipi Teachings: How chokecherries can be preserved to last indefinitely

Berries picked onsite at the Western Development Museum were used in a real-life presentation on chokecherry preparation using traditional methods.
Kids get creative in ‘Art is Messy’ class

Kids get creative in ‘Art is Messy’ class

Creating scuplture with paper and glue.
Garden Chat: Planting with pets

Garden Chat: Planting with pets

Design, plant choices and other factors need to be considered for everyone’s safety.
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