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With the return of dry conditions, the City of North Battleford has once again issued an open-air burning ban in the city. The ban goes into effect immediately.

Battlefords RCMP say several North Battleford businesses, residences and vehicles were damaged with graffiti late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Black spray paint was used to create what police say are gang-related “tags.

ST. WALBURG — The sixth annual Rivers West Volunteer Recognition Banquet took place Wednesday evening at the Catholic Parish Church in St. Walburg.

The City of North Battleford has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the North Battleford Fire Fighters Association.

Council notes

The past weekend saw the return of the 18th annual OnStage Dance Festival, which hosted over 1,300 dancers from various communities.

Victims of Crime Awareness Week was celebrated April 19-25 in the province and was followed by some announcements regarding how victims of crime in the province can seek help.

At least seven parents and teachers from St. Augustine have stepped forward to form the new playground committee, which will organize and fundraise for the school’s new playground equipment. “We basically just started.

Alerting residents of emergencies will now become easier with the launch of SaskAlert. The purpose is to alert individuals of potential dangers that might happen in an emergency.

Poverty is an ongoing problem with no one solution, but that hasn’t stopped the provincial government from trying to address it.