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11th Avenue 'Pigeon Hotel' properties sold, to be cleaned up

11th Avenue 'Pigeon Hotel' properties sold, to be cleaned up

The pigeons can start packing their bags, because the Pigeon Hotel behind the Scotiabank on 11th Avenue is going to be closed for good.

Once a parent, always a parent

"If it grows in you, you look after it." These are Therese Elias's words to describe motherhood. The North Battleford resident has given birth to five children, two of whom were diagnosed with autism.
55 years of Santa Claus in Unity, 1957-2012, with Nick Seneshen

55 years of Santa Claus in Unity, 1957-2012, with Nick Seneshen

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas is a historical figure who brings gifts to the homes of good boys and girls during the later evening hours of Christmas Eve.
Agreement over prevalence, differing opinions over treatment and research

Agreement over prevalence, differing opinions over treatment and research

Even though there is presently no federal government monitoring system in place to provide accurate statistics on the prevalence of ASDs in Canada, the Autism Society of Canada says autism is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder af
City moves forward after fire chief quits

City moves forward after fire chief quits

It's business as usual at North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as the search commences for a new chief to replace Pat MacIsaac.
Council hears earful about snow removal

Council hears earful about snow removal

After last week's dumping of snow, City Hall is now getting dumped on by local residents over their handling of snow clearing. Concerns about road clearing ended up dominating the early portion of the meeting Monday.
New 4-H club rockets into action

New 4-H club rockets into action

A name has been chosen for a new Hafford multiple 4-H club organized this fall. The name, Rockin' H Multiple 4-H Club, was chosen by the members and parents at the first general meeting.

Northwest communities tap into CIF

Communities throughout the Northwest are reaping a share of 251 Community Initiatives Fund grants totaling $3,329,680 announced this week.

NB officer fined, prohibited from driving after impaired driving conviction

A North Battleford police officer arrested for drunk driving in 2011 has been sentenced. Tyson Robert Drabinasty, 33, was convicted on one count of impaired driving in North Battleford Provincial Court.
A quarter century of gingerbread houses

A quarter century of gingerbread houses

There is a long history of gingerbread houses. They have been shaped into Christmas tree ornaments since at least the Victorian era. They became popular after the Brothers Grimm published their book, Hansel and Gretel.
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