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Brian Maunula is being remembered for his business and civic leadership efforts in the Battlefords community. Maunula, who died earlier this week, was a longtime North Battleford resident who had been owner and broker of RE/MAX of the Battlefords.

The area’s Saskatchewan Party MLAs were hearing the concerns of officials with Living Sky School Division Monday as a provincial election looms in the province.

It was good news for an economic sector that has seen its fair share of bad news as of late. Tuesday marked the official commencement of steam operations at Husky Energy’s Edam East heavy oil thermal project.

Submitted by Pat Guenther NSRMHH Administrator The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting Feb. 22. The NSRMHH board is pleased to announce that Dr.

The Provincial Snowmobile Festival took place in and around North Battleford on Friday and Saturday, with the Kramer Auctions building the hub of most of the activity for the two days. The host club for the event was the Battlefords Trail Breakers.

A golden retriever owned by local dog breeder Robyn McGonigle has come home from a famous dog show with a prestigious award.

Last year, a teenage dancer from Battleford wondered what she could do to contribute to the My Community Cares campaign raising funds for a new Battlefords Trade and Education Centre building. The answer seemed obvious. Do what she knows best.

Supporters of the provincial Liberals were in Battleford Thursday with an eye towards gaining more First Nations votes in the upcoming election. The event at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall served a dual purpose.

Submitted Notre Dame School is spreading a message of Love and Kindness. On Wednesday Feb. 24, staff and students participated in the Red Cross Pink Day.

The Battlefords Humane Society says it is now ready to launch its Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Their lottery license was approved last week and tickets have been printed, with their first draw Tuesday March 1.