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Students get day off due to labour strife

At least one group of students in the Battlefords found something to do Thursday while teachers at area schools were off the job.
Fan seeks support for Sask. Hospital project

Fan seeks support for Sask. Hospital project

The future of Saskatchewan Hospital and proposals to address the future of mental health care in the province came before North Battleford city council Monday night.
Walk for Water raises $2,500 for WaterCan

Walk for Water raises $2,500 for WaterCan

They walked, not for water for themselves, but for those without. Humboldt's first annual Walk for Water was held on April 27, starting from Elite Innovations Studio and Day Spa on south Main. St.

Final election poll-by-poll results

The final poll-by-poll breakdown of the May 2 election results show Gerry Ritz won a commanding victory in just about every part of the riding.

Busy weekend of vehicle incidents

It was a busy weekend for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as they responded to a number of incidents involving motor vehicles.
Making space for childcare

Making space for childcare

The Battlefords now boasts an additional 42 child care spaces after the grand opening of Village Centre Childcare in North Battleford.

Ritz ready to get back to work

Re-elected Conservative MP Gerry Ritz looks forward to getting back to work in Ottawa after his party won a majority mandate in last Monday's election.
Grassfire on Wearing Road

Grassfire on Wearing Road

A large grass and bush fire filled the sky with smoke to the east of North Battleford on Tuesday.
Demolition date for old hospital yet to be set

Demolition date for old hospital yet to be set

It will be demolished, but they don't know when just yet. The move from the old Humboldt District Hospital building, circa 1955, into the new Humboldt District Health Complex is now complete.
Fire department on lookout for dumpster arsonists

Fire department on lookout for dumpster arsonists

Frustrated fire officials are urging the public to be on the lookout for arsonists - again - in connection to dumpster fires in the city. Dumpster fires have become an annual occurrence in the city at this time of year.
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