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The 12th Avenue intersection from 98th to 95th Street and the 1200 block of 97th Street will be closed until Sept. 30 as part of a UPAR rehabilitation project. The 1100 block of 110th Street will be closed from until 5 p.m.

Work continued this week to transform the old fountain area at the Central Park near the library into a public square. This was the scene Wednesday as workers were on the job at the location.

Without the anonymity of a secret ballot, union organizers may pressure workers into supporting certification

The City of North Battleford has been given the go-ahead to reopen its water intake to the North Saskatchewan River.

Battleford RCMP responded to approximately 66 calls between 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 and 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Thursday, Sept. 15 7:56 a.m.

The race is officially on in North Battleford, as Ryan Bater announced Friday his intentions to seek the mayor’s chair.

Two people were transported to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 4 south of the Battlefords Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m.

Efforts to promote the entire Battlefords region as a place to do business are not slowing down in the least.

Construction of the 12th Avenue rehabilitation from 101st to 102nd Street is being postponed to the spring of 2017. The City describes the project as high-profile and aimed at downtown revitalization.

Battleford RCMP responded to 67 calls for service between Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 15. Wednesday, Sept. 14 6:07 a.m. - Report of vehicle stolen from Maher Drive residence in North Battleford overnight. 6:19 a.m.