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The field house sponsored by Battlefords Tribal Council is now a reality, but the organization insists they are not through yet.

Celebrating power of youth

4-H clubs encourage individual growth in young people by assisting them in building self-confidence. One program designed to encourage self-growth is the annual public speaking presentation.

The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds is the umbrella organization for all the watersheds in the province.

The date for Battleford's 29th annual parade has been set for Friday, July 19, its usual timing in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival weekend.

Sunday, March 3, the community of Bruno and the RM of Bayne celebrated the arrival of the town's new fire truck and the town honoured five of its citizens with the presentation of Diamond Jubilee medals.

The Unity Chamber of Commerce sponsors a gala evening to celebrate people, businesses and organizations who contribute to the success of Unity.

The upcoming race for chief on Mosquito First Nation promises to offer up some familiar names. A former chief, Clarence Stone, is running despite a criminal conviction against him in a treaty land entitlement fraud case on the reserve.

The mayor of Battleford, Derek Mahon, says the opening of Kramer Caterpillar's new sales and service facility could take place in October of this year.

North West Terminal Ltd. has announced positive financial results for the company following operations in 2011-12. For the period beginning November 1, 2011 and ending Oct. 31, 2012, NWT posted net revenues from consolidated operations of $132.