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The NDP appear to be the winners in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River, but the result is so close that it is likely to go to a recount.

The Town of Battleford has established its tax discounts for next year, with two small changes from last year. Monday evening a bylaw was passed setting discounts for payment of taxes up to March 31 at 10 per cent, the same as last year.

The future of the historic post office in Battleford has residents concerned. It was closed prior to the Thanksgiving weekend out of concern for the safety of employees and customers due to bats inside the building.

It was a subdued mood at all the campaign rooms in the Battlefords Monday night. That included the Tropical Inn meeting room booked for supporters of Conservative Gerry Ritz.

Residents, family members and staff of the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford are pleased that the upgrades to the outdoor courtyard area were completed this past summer, according to a Twin Rivers Health Care Foundation press release.

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The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Influenza Clinic Volunteers — Personable, friendly and organized volunteers are needed from October to Dece

North Battleford Splish Splash Auto RV & Pet Wash, along with over 2,800 other car wash locations across the nations, will provide free car washes to veterans and current military service personnel, under the Grace For Vets FREE Wash Program Thursday

The City of North Battleford is now working with Everbridge, a worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents, staff and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service

Battlefords RCMP responded to 42 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19 and Tuesday, Oct. 20 Monday • A white 2004 Ford F550 truck with licence 964JTK was reported stolen at 8:47 a.m.