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Building permits are still down to begin the 2016 year in North Battleford. In February there were seven permits issued for $814,500, compared to six permits for $4,887,000 for the same month last year.

Maidstone RCMP says mebers have been working diligently to curb recent vehicle thefts through public awareness, proactive patrols and traffic initiatives. Jan. 18 at about 7:45 p.m.

Emergency personnel responded to an incident Wednesday in which two vehicles had their fuel tanks punctured. North Battleford Fire Department reports the tanks leaked approximately 120 litres of fuel onto the ground.

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is ready to stage its annual Blues & Brews night, Saturday, April 16. Dance the night away at Blues & Brews to the sounds of The Blue Mules.

It was CUPE's turn Wednesday night to stage an all-candidates forum for the Battlefords electoral district at the Dekker Centre.

The kids are out of school next week for the spring break. But there are things for them to do. They can enjoy fun colourful art activities on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30 at the Sapp Gallery from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

It was a loud siren sound around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night that jolted Battleford residents throughout the town.

The Saskatchewan Progressive Conservatives aren’t running a lot of candidates in the April 4 provincial election. Only 18 candidates are running under the banner of the once-powerful party, currently led by Rick Swenson.

“Do you remember Hank Williams? Roy Orbison? Patsy Cline? Did you ever see them in concert? Well, you can now!" say the organizers of a unique show, known as the Louisiana Hayride.

From City Hall Monday: Director of operations Stewart Schafer updated city council on water utilities in the city. “Everything is running good at our water treatment plants. We’re passing all our tests,” Schafer said.