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Town of Battleford ends 2024 with healthy surplus

Town of Battleford ends 2024 with healthy surplus

"The records were in good shape," Ryan Deis, of L&A Chartered Professional Accountants, told council.
Garden Chat: Those pesky beetles are back

Garden Chat: Those pesky beetles are back

From mid-May to early June, an average of 20 adults were picked each day.
Nominations now open for Battleford Arena Wall of Fame

Nominations now open for Battleford Arena Wall of Fame

The Wall of Fame will be dedicated to celebrating sporting history and achievements in the community, with a focus on ice hockey and figure skating.
Saskatchewan Skies: Observe Saturn rising in the east near midnight

Saskatchewan Skies: Observe Saturn rising in the east near midnight

Jupiter struggles to be seen in the early morning twilight after mid-month.
Rolling in the rhubarb

Rolling in the rhubarb

Paynton’s rhubarb festival celebrates iconic prairie fruit.
Meota and District News: Do Drop In celebrates 50 years of operation

Meota and District News: Do Drop In celebrates 50 years of operation

Cemetery bees held throughout the summer.
Mayfair and District News: Celebrate Canada’s birthday

Mayfair and District News: Celebrate Canada’s birthday

School children participate in Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation project.
Maidstone and District News: Auxiliary marks 80 years

Maidstone and District News: Auxiliary marks 80 years

Former resident inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
Amendments passed to open doors for local business development

Amendments passed to open doors for local business development

More permitted business uses in all areas of the city.
North Battleford ratepayers face tax hike

North Battleford ratepayers face tax hike

Financial planning and infrastructure needs fuel 4.27 per cent increase.
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