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Local couple hopes Cree-word calendar will encourage reconciliation

Local couple hopes Cree-word calendar will encourage reconciliation

A North Battleford couple is hoping their new Cree-word calendar encourages reconciliation. Last year, Liz and Les Hurlburt made a calendar featuring Cree words with their English translations and a pronunciation guide. Liz taught Cree at St.
New retirement home opens in Humboldt

New retirement home opens in Humboldt

A new retirement home converted from a historic convent will allow its low-income residents to stay in place as their needs grow. The Elizabeth Retirement Community, which had a budget of around $4.
Speers/Hafford Legion observes Remembrance Day

Speers/Hafford Legion observes Remembrance Day

Submitted One hundred years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, in Ferdinand Foch’s railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne, north of Paris, France, an Armistice was observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Watson break and enters more extensive than first thought

Watson break and enters more extensive than first thought

A string of break-ins aimed at Watson businesses was more extensive than first thought. Several businesses in Watson located along Highway 6 were broken into in the early morning hours of Oct. 21.
Yellow Sky Master Plan approved

Yellow Sky Master Plan approved

Swift approval was given at North Battleford city council Tuesday to adopting the Yellow Sky Master Plan in principle.
Edmonton police seek additional complaints against suspect

Edmonton police seek additional complaints against suspect

Saskatchewan RCMP are assisting the Edmonton Police Service who have charged a man with sexual assault by disseminating information that may result in additional complaints.
New finance director in; budget dates set

New finance director in; budget dates set

The City of North Battleford has a new director of finance. The new director of finance is Steve Brown, who most recently had worked in the same role with the City of Prince Albert.
Transit cash fares to increase by $1

Transit cash fares to increase by $1

The Battlefords Transit System is increasing cash fares for the bus service by one dollar.
Dryer fire burned Battleford house

Dryer fire burned Battleford house

A dryer was the source of a recent Battleford house fire, according to Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, who has some words of advice to other homeowners.
City council meetings to begin earlier

City council meetings to begin earlier

Less fatigue at City Hall
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