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The North Battleford Fire Department, RCMP and WPD Ambulance all attended a call early Wednesday morning in which a vehicle struck a building on Winder Crescent, causing major damage to both.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor During the months of April, May and June, police officers (Cst. Erin Charabin, Cst. Trevor Scott and Cst.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) put new traffic laws into effect on June 27. The target of the new traffic laws is reckless driving.

Access Communications have named Rob Bazilewich as their new chief technology officer. He began June 16.

Boston Pizza locations were doing their part to raise money to send kids with disabilities to summer camp.

North Battleford remains a popular spot for those crossing the country for a cause. That was evident again Wednesday, as local WA WA Shriners in the Battlefords welcomed the national Exceptional Care Odyssey to the community.

The provincial government has again signed on to a gas tax agreement with the government of Canada. The agreement, spanning 10 years, will send $56.3 million to municipalities for infrastructure projects in the year 2014-15.

Here are some of the other highlights from the June 23 council meeting in North Battleford. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for much of this information.

She was discovered May 11, Minor Ball Day in Unity. "Diamond Duck," as she was affectionately referred to, drew much curiosity after her emergency delivery under a picnic table at the busy ball diamonds.

The Battlefords RCMP had a busy night Thursday. They responded to more than 50 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26 and 6 a.m Friday, June 27.