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A strong, change-filled year for Battlefords and District Co-op

A strong, change-filled year for Battlefords and District Co-op

A new general manager and a recent amalgamation were among the highlights of a change-filled year for Battlefords and District Co-operative Ltd. in 2013.

Fifth case of measles reported

A fifth case of measles is now reported in Prairie North Health Region, related to the previously reported four cases since April 25. There are no new potential exposure points/locations. All five cases are confirmed measles cases.

110 calls over a three-day period

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 110 calls for service/occurrences over a three-day period from 6 a.m. Friday, May 2 to 6 a.m. Monday, May 5.
Aggravated assault complaint on 103rd Street

Aggravated assault complaint on 103rd Street

RCMP in North Battleford responded to a residence in the 1200 block of 103rd Street for an assault complaint early Saturday morning. Upon police arrival, a 34-year-old male was found bleeding and in need of medical attention.
Residents invited to give hunger a voice

Residents invited to give hunger a voice

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre is calling on residents to break the silence surrounding hunger and Give Hunger a Voice during Hunger Awareness Week May 5-9.
Building fire on Panton Avenue

Building fire on Panton Avenue

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire on Panton Avenue Friday evening. No injuries were reported. A total of 14 firefighters were on the scene for just over an hour and a half.
Semi collision with train near Landis

Semi collision with train near Landis

LANDIS - The Unity RCMP were dispatched to a collision between a semi-truck and a train on the CN line four miles West of the town of Landis Friday morning.
Seven leaders in Lean process certified

Seven leaders in Lean process certified

Seven Prairie North Health Region employees are now certified Lean leaders, having learned and applied quality improvement methods that directly impact patient care and improve the patient experience, according to a PNHR press release.
Changes coming to zoning bylaw, OCP

Changes coming to zoning bylaw, OCP

Changes are in the works for North Battleford's new zoning bylaw and official community plan.
Driver hits ditch near bridge

Driver hits ditch near bridge

A car hit the ditch on the south side of the northbound Batttlefords Bridge on Highway 16 East at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, prompting a response by the North Battleford Fire Department and other emergency personnel.