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Four Saskatchewan artists, including one born in North Battleford, have been nominated for the Native American Music Awards this year. The 15th annual awards will be held Nov. 14 in Salamanca, N.Y.

A man convicted of child porn possession in 2010 and again in 2012 has breached his conditions again.

A few weeks ago, a group of public art fans yarnbombed Central Park in North Battleford, dressing trees in colourful knitted sleeves and stringing crocheted banners throughout the branches.

The North Battleford RCMP received approximately 36 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 and 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

The new roll-out bin trash collection regime in North Battleford is already seeing a dramatic reduction in the amount of household waste heading to the landfill.

There is more than one food bank in the Battlefords, so it's important people know the difference between the two when they are making a decision about donations to help feed the hungry. Downtown, at 1171 - 101st St.

Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton has presented his report to council for October. His update, presented at Tuesday's council meeting, focused on his activities and actions as part of his contract with the city.

Chad Keens has been the golf pro and clubhouse manager at Meota and District Lakeside Golf Course for nine years. This summer he lost his left leg below the knee due to undiagnosed diabetes. Keens was unable to return to work following the surgery.

The heavily-promoted trip to China hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce proved to be a big eye opener for those who took it.

More stories from area veterans who served Canada in the military have been captured on video for future generations. Veterans Voices of Canada set up at Battleford Legion Branch No. 9 for two days of shooting.