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(With files from Brian Zinchuk, Pipeline News.) The biggest story to hit the city of North Battleford in 2016 began in the overnight hours of July 20 to 21. The next day, the extent of the issue was just becoming known.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 65 incidents between Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 31. Friday, Dec. 30 6:45 a.m. - Report of two semi trucks that had spun out on the Don Ross hill trying to drive up it.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 87 incidents between 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Saturday, Dec. 31 6:33 a.m. - Report of a physical dispute between two people at a residence on the 900 block of 110th Street.

When you think of a famous, well-liked man in red apparel in December, Santa Claus comes to mind first. However, on Dec. 6 this was not the case as the King of Kindness reigned over Unity Composite High School hallways for another Activate project.

Looking for a way to end the holidays in an eco-friendly way? The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford will accept real Christmas trees for recycling. According to a City press release the remains have a variety of uses, including mulch.

RCMP Daily Report

Within the last week, several municipal councils throughout the Northwest were faced with a subdivision application where the nearby ratepayers have voiced substantial objections.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 40 calls between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Tuesday, Dec. 27 10:44 a.m. - Vehicle parked on Abbott Avenue in North Battleford broken into overnight.

The producers of the Candlelight Processional performed Nov. 27 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts donated a portion of the proceeds from the show to Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc.

Fred Light Museum announced winners in its post office replica and quilt raffle. The winner of the post office replica built by Fred Light Museum board director Floyd Andersen was newly arrived resident Alden Houk.