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It's the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival weekend coming up. Now in its fourth decade, the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival is known for bringing the finest in Saskatchewan craft and art to residents and visitors in the Battlefords.

North Battleford councillors are making a point of showing up at council meetings. That is based on information posted monthly on the City's website at www.cityofnb.

This was the scene Wednesday at City Hall as city employees took part in a demonstration on how old broken asphalt can be recycled and turned back into fresh hot mix asphalt in a matter of minutes.

The 12th annual 12-40 and Beyond tour takes place in the Blaine Lake, Hafford, Marcelin and Leask areas July 26 and 27.

North Battleford Fire Department used their aerial truck to assist RCMP Thursday, when they helped remove a man from a rooftop on 101st Street.

The entrance to Robin Place will be closed today for a sewer service repair. The parking lot on the south side of City Hall will remain closed for maintenance for part of the day.

The parking lot on the south side of City Hall, the 1200 block of 101st Street, will be closed for most of today for maintenance.

The Biggar RCMP laid charges July 9 in relation to a bus collision in February. A 63-year-old Biggar man was charged with driving without due care and attention based on section 213 (1) of the Traffic Safety Act.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor The community of LeRoy is one-step closer to building its new rink as they held a successful fundraiser for the cause on Saturday. The fundraiser, which was called Raise the Roof, started at 8 a.m.

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 16.