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Another member of the team at Battlefords Publishing is celebrating some much-deserved recognition. Jessica Woytowich from the sales department was selected as a Glacier Media Group President’s Club award recipient for 2014.

This year when the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre embarked on its creative campaign for their food drive, the Catholic parish of St. Vital in Battleford decided it would add its own brand of creativity and benevolence to the cause.

This time of year roads can become slippery and drivers are likely to encounter extreme winter driving conditions. Here are some tips to consider when travelling this season. Pre-plan your trip.

Don’t drink and drive

The case against former RM of Meota administrator Maryann Germann is before the courts, with the next court appearance set for January. Germann is charged with fraud under s. 380(1) of the Criminal Code.

ONION LAKE — RCMP say an 18-year-old Onion Lake man reported missing Saturday has been found dead. The body of Ethan Dakota Eagle was located at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, according to Onion lake RCMP.

Friday, the City of North Battleford performed a test of its emergency mass notification system, North Battleford Rapid Alert. The test proved successful with a few minor issues identified, the City reports.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords

The intersection of Highway 16, Highway 40 and Simmental Street is under four-way stop control, until the system can be repaired.

Thursday, Nov. 26 marked the final scheduled sitting day of the legislature for this session.