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Her name is Sweety and she was abused to the point of needing $3000 worth of care. When Wanda Price of the Humboldt and District SPCA put this four month old puppy’s story out to the Humboldt area, donations started “pouring in”, she says.

Thursday, Nov. 12, an important new film is being screened at the North Battleford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. presented in association with the Treaty 6 Education Council. The film is a 51-minute investigative documentary about the pass system.

Sunday afternoon, the Battlefords Blend Sweet Adelines will barbershop their way through an afternoon of harmony and a capella music. Starting at 2 p.m., the show is titled Frost, in honour of the season.

A couch set ablaze outside Unit No. 3 at 1401 – 144th St., a trailer park, had North Battleford Fire Department on the job at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to NBFD the occupants were home at the time, but the cause of the fire has not been determined.

North Battleford city council has approved taking on $5.5 million in debt for a number of capital projects. Details were presented at council Monday. The projects include: • $1.

Council Notes

The efforts of Canadians in the Second World War were not limited to those sent into battle. Many people also recognize the efforts of those on the home front, including those involved in building the planes and bombers to be deployed in battle.

Little Pine First Nation members have undertaken a series of seminars aimed at reclaiming their community as a safe home for their people.

Thursday, Nov. 12, The Sewing Machine Store is having a quilt showing at Caleb Manor in North Battleford to showcase some unique quilts and their creators.

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting Oct. 26. Dr. Langeni and Dr. Mpomposhe will be away for most of the month of December.