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North Battleford RCMP responded to 97 calls for service from 6 a.m. December 19 to 6 a.m. Dec. 22.

The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Dec. 3 as International Day of Persons With Disabilities in Saskatchewan. This year’s theme is Sustainable Development: the Promise of Technology.

Changes to Saskatchewan’s Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Amendment Act means that consumers will be able to buy wine and craft spirits directly from suppliers in B.C.

In pursuit of sharing their experiences, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Humboldt and Area have partnered with the regional Toastmasters club to train some of their older youths on how to speak in public as part of their new ambassador program.

North Battleford’s Andrew Albers is officially returning to North America to play baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Twitter Friday that they have signed the left-handed pitcher to a minor league contract.

North Battleford RCMP responded to 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 and 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Over that time period, RCMP made three arrests relating to alcohol offences.

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North Battleford RCMP responded to 25 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Over that time period, RCMP made two arrests relating to alcohol offences.

Coyotes have been spotted on the loose terrorizing pets outside in the back and front yards of properties in the city. Councillor Don Buglas raised the issue at the City’s Planning Committee meeting Monday.

(With files from Jayne Foster) The arrival of Leading Manufacturing Group Inc. at their new location at 601- 18th St. in Battleford is another example of growth in the Battlefords, according to town officials.