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The City of North Battleford has once again received a Municipal Police Grant from the province of Saskatchewan in the amount of $770,000. This goes towards targeted policing initiatives and is similar to past amounts from the province.

A North Battleford man has been fined for failing to file personal tax returns. The Canada Revenue Agency announced Gerald Belyk, age 56, pleaded guilty to the charge of failure to file personal income tax returns for 2012 and 2013.

It has been an active few days for the Empty Stocking Fund in their final push towards filling up hampers for families in need this Christmas season.

A major anniversary milestone is coming for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Dec. 29 marks the 110th anniversary of the formation of the organization.

Two would-be good Samaritans became victims of armed robbery Saturday morning after they stopped to help at the scene of a rolled SUV on Highway 16 east of Saskatoon.

Thursday afternoon was a time for the students of the Braided Journey program at John Paul II Collegiate to celebrate Christmas.

The intersection of Carlton Trail and Territorial Drive was the scene of a two vehicle collision about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. Two people were transported to hospital. One was treated on the scene and released.

A major value-for-money report on the combined Saskatchewan Hospital/integrated correctional facility was released Thursday, indicating substantial cost-savings for the project. The report was prepared by the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is encouraging the public to think of the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Battlefords and how they can offer them hope, dignity and change.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz has welcomed the inclusion of repeal of Country of Origin Labelling in the funding bill currently before the United States Congress.