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Melfort Mustangs vs. Estevan Bruins, Nov. 7 The Melfort Mustangs rode a hot power play to a 4-3 win over the Estevan Bruins in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action in Melfort. The Mustangs finished Nov.

A new face will be chairing one of the city’s most powerful committees. Coun. Trent Mitchell was appointed the chair of the legislative and finance standing committee by the mayor as part of an annual reshuffling of committee appointees. Coun.

North Battleford’s budget deliberation process is right around the corner.

The RM of Torch River has opened nominations to fill three seats on council due to resignations. The RM is looking for a new reeve, councillor for Division 4 and councillor for Division 5.

Saskatchewan CrimeStoppers is seeking the public’s help in connection to the following crimes: A theft occurred at a business on 102nd Street in North Battleford on May 9th, 2017. A wallet was taken from the business and reported stolen to police.

The BUH Foundation Lottery produced a number of winners, most from the Battlefords and area. Here is a list of this year’s winners: Diana Griffiths from Battleford was the big $100,000 winner, and Allan Craig of St.

Melfort residents will soon be able to visit their doctors under a single roof – connected right to the hospital. “As far as I’m aware, the doctors are moving in after the 15th of November. I believe that all of them will be in by Dec.

Battleford’s Remembrance Day ceremony took place at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Vital School. A number of community members were in attendance, along with Esther Delainey and Tim Popp of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9.

On Nov. 10, Ed Smith’s phone at Caleb Village was buzzing. The legion, the radio station and others wanted to get a hold of him. Smith was awarded to the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

One of Scott Woods’ pet peeves is artists who claim they’re performing Christmas shows, while only performing a previous set with a few Christmas songs thrown in. “Ours is a Christmas show right from the first beat until the end,” Woods said.