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The popular series of stories, North Battleford Notables, published weekly throughout 2013 in the Battlefords News-Optimist , is now available in book form. Dr.

RCMP Daily Report

The testy tone of the legislative session was evident again Thursday, and this time it involved an area MLA.

May 3 to 9 is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. This year’s theme is Make Safety a Habit. NAOSH week, which is observed throughout North America, promotes health and safety in the workplace and at home.

Imagine arriving at the middle of the month without enough food to feed your family. This is a reality for more than 500 families in the Battlefords who use the services of the food bank on a monthly basis.

Rosthern RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Derrick Leon Laliberte.

A young female child was taken to hospital following a pedestrian accident Wednesday. The collision happened at 11208 - 15th Ave. in North Battleford. According to North Battleford Fire, the collision involved a passenger van.

With the return of dry conditions, the City of North Battleford has once again issued an open-air burning ban in the city. The ban goes into effect immediately.

Battlefords RCMP say several North Battleford businesses, residences and vehicles were damaged with graffiti late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Black spray paint was used to create what police say are gang-related “tags.

ST. WALBURG — The sixth annual Rivers West Volunteer Recognition Banquet took place Wednesday evening at the Catholic Parish Church in St. Walburg.