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It was a busy day for the North Battleford RCMP detachment as they received approximately 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.

A building plan has been presented to council about a new industrial building in southeast North Battleford. A $2.34 million facility at 10014 Fyfe Ave. will be the new home of TG Watch Industries - Steel Fabricators in North Battleford.

Entrepreneurs have to innovate to survive and thrive. However, innovation often doesn't come easily. Let's face it. It's the rare business that strikes it rich with some mind-blowing high-tech invention or cool new wonder-product.

North Battleford RCMP are advising the public to be aware of a phishing attack circulating via email and the Internet.

The Reigning Riders have had three meetings already this year and have doubled in size. The 4-H Club has had four guys join the club as well as three "horsey" girls. the club has gained momentum and members are super excited about the fun year ahead.

The Community Safety Officers program for the city of North Battleford will continue on past its initial six month trial period. At City Hall Tuesday, council voted to give approval to "the implementation of this program as a permanent program.

Every entrepreneur feels it at some point: the fear of failure. Only half of new businesses make it to their fifth birthday, and that can cause entrepreneurs a lot of stress. However, experts say failure can actually lead to major accomplishments.

November 13 has been set as the date for the provincial byelection in Lloydminster. The byelection was called Thursday by Premier Brad Wall.

Motorists are being advised 100th Street will be closed to traffic in both directions in the 1600 block today.

The North Battleford RCMP received approximately 100 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20.