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Possible BTEC donation discussed at council

Possible BTEC donation discussed at council

North Battleford council has received a request for a donation to the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre’s building fund.
Building a legacy: Andersen family woodworking heritage focus of new museum exhibit

Building a legacy: Andersen family woodworking heritage focus of new museum exhibit

A new site is being added to the Fred Light Museum in Battleford that could be open to the public as early as this fall. It's being established as a legacy to the Anderson family and its woodworking heritage.
La Ronge area sees evacuations as more wildfires erupt

La Ronge area sees evacuations as more wildfires erupt

The weekend saw more wildfires erupt in the province of Saskatchewan, particularly around the La Ronge area, leading to more evacuations.
Counterfeit oxycontin in the community: RCMP

Counterfeit oxycontin in the community: RCMP

Battlefords RCMP say what investigators believe may be counterfeit oxycontin was found at the scene of a sudden death in North Battleford Sunday. Police say a man was found dead at a residence in the city at about 5 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex: Mothers and/or fathers along with their young
Class of 2015 at U of R includes 27 NW residents

Class of 2015 at U of R includes 27 NW residents

Over the weekend, graduating students from the University of Regina celebrated during their convocation at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The University of Regina’s president and vice-chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons conferred the awards.
Donation of cuddle cot to BUH

Donation of cuddle cot to BUH

A Unity family has made a compassionate donation to Battlefords Union Hospital to help those grieving a stillbirth or neonatal death. The item is a cuddle cot, which is a device designed to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby.
Six injured in boat crash at Aquadeo

Six injured in boat crash at Aquadeo

Sunday at approximately 12:50 a.m. Battleford RCMP responded to a complaint at the resort village of Aquadeo where a boat collided with the dock. Six people from the Wilkie were injured.
Five arrested on kidnapping, assault and weapons charges

Five arrested on kidnapping, assault and weapons charges

Five people have been arrested after Battlefords RCMP received a complaint Friday from a youth who advised that he had been held against his will, violently assaulted, threatened and assaulted with a weapon.
SaskTel Pioneers Care

SaskTel Pioneers Care

In the photo is Dan Nesdoly, president of the Sasktel Pioneers, presenting a cheque to BTEC participants Jen O’hanlon and Diane Charpentier.
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