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Boston Pizza locations were doing their part to raise money to send kids with disabilities to summer camp.

North Battleford remains a popular spot for those crossing the country for a cause. That was evident again Wednesday, as local WA WA Shriners in the Battlefords welcomed the national Exceptional Care Odyssey to the community.

The provincial government has again signed on to a gas tax agreement with the government of Canada. The agreement, spanning 10 years, will send $56.3 million to municipalities for infrastructure projects in the year 2014-15.

Here are some of the other highlights from the June 23 council meeting in North Battleford. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for much of this information.

She was discovered May 11, Minor Ball Day in Unity. "Diamond Duck," as she was affectionately referred to, drew much curiosity after her emergency delivery under a picnic table at the busy ball diamonds.

The Battlefords RCMP had a busy night Thursday. They responded to more than 50 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26 and 6 a.m Friday, June 27.

Approximately 50 calls for service were made to the North Battleford RCMP during the 48-hour period between 6 a.m. Saturday, June 28 and 6 a.m. Monday, June 30.

The North Battleford RCMP had a busy Friday with more than 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. June 27 and 6 a.m. Saturday, June 28.

North Battleford building permits continue to outpace 2013 numbers so far this year.

After 105 years, Landis school closes its door at the end of this school year for the last time. The halls will be empty, but the memories created will never be forgotten. "Our beloved kindergarten teacher, Mrs.