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Motorists will still be facing a detour at the 1600 block of 100th Street this morning as City of North Battleford crews continue to repair a water pipe leading to a business there.

North Battleford council received a request for a donation to the STARS Air Ambulance at an Oct. 14 meeting. The correspondence dated Oct.

"We want strong girls, women that are empowered and self confident feel good about the decisions that they are making," says Nicole Whitton. "That's why we keep doing what we're doing.

The torching of a stolen vehicle in the RM of Manitou Lake just before midnight Oct. 17 has resulted in the destruction of a wooden bridge. Cut Knife RCMP say the vehicle, stolen from Lloydminster, was set on fire near the Old Buzzard Bridge.

It was a busy day for the North Battleford RCMP detachment as they received approximately 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.

A building plan has been presented to council about a new industrial building in southeast North Battleford. A $2.34 million facility at 10014 Fyfe Ave. will be the new home of TG Watch Industries - Steel Fabricators in North Battleford.

Entrepreneurs have to innovate to survive and thrive. However, innovation often doesn't come easily. Let's face it. It's the rare business that strikes it rich with some mind-blowing high-tech invention or cool new wonder-product.

North Battleford RCMP are advising the public to be aware of a phishing attack circulating via email and the Internet.

The Reigning Riders have had three meetings already this year and have doubled in size. The 4-H Club has had four guys join the club as well as three "horsey" girls. the club has gained momentum and members are super excited about the fun year ahead.

The Community Safety Officers program for the city of North Battleford will continue on past its initial six month trial period. At City Hall Tuesday, council voted to give approval to "the implementation of this program as a permanent program.