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Final building permits for 2015 are in and it was another strong year in North Battleford. A total of 126 permits were issued for a total value of $29,512,155 in 2015.

Battleford council notes

Battleford town council has approved a discretionary use application for a new retail store at the former House of Kwon location at 592 - 35th St. The applicant is All Out Graphics and Design Ltd.

Poor weather conditions are believed to have had a role in a collision involving at least one vehicle and a school bus Monday afternoon.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council partnered with Discovery Ford to bring the Skidsmart Collision Avoidance program to Humboldt from Jan. 12-15 and Jan. 19-22.

Bagpipes and haggis. That is how the first Robert Burns night celebration started at the Royal Canadian Legion in Humboldt on Jan. 16. “Tonight is steeped in tradition.” Says Master of Ceremonies Ken Macnaughton.

The legion got a fresh voice at their last meeting on Jan. 13. After four years as president, Larry Cameron was forced to step aside as per legion rules.

Before decisions can be made at council, committees are made up of city councillors and other members of the community.

Delivery of a new ambulance for Prairie North Health Region’s Cut Knife Ambulance Service means improved safety and reliability for patients needing emergency medical transportation.

North Battleford Fire Department responded to a half-ton truck versus power pole crash Monday at about 10 p.m. NBFD says no injuries were sustained, but there was extensive damage to the truck.