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Inspiring rider raises funds for Kenyan water well

Inspiring rider raises funds for Kenyan water well

Inspired. That's Makenzie Jesse. You might also say she is inspiring. Monday, the Grade 7 Battleford Central School student rode the last kilometre of a 100 kilometre journey to raise some $5,000 for a well in Kenya.
The Vagina Monologues raises $9,500

The Vagina Monologues raises $9,500

A local presentation of the Vagina Monologues Feb. 16 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford has raised thousands of dollars for its beneficiaries.
Smoke from the rail yard causes anxiety

Smoke from the rail yard causes anxiety

Smoke from a train engine in the North Battleford rail yard caused concern for city residents Monday morning.
Field House opening March 5

Field House opening March 5

March 5 has been set as the grand opening date for the CUPlex field house. That announcement was made Thursday.
City officials explain offending 'First Nations' reference in budget

City officials explain offending 'First Nations' reference in budget

North Battleford city officials had some explaining to do to reporters Tuesday over a reference in the City budget to "the negatives of increasing First Nations populations.

Poor quality feed this winter?

Did the October snow catch you off guard? Do you have enough feed? Does the feed you have, have enough protein and energy to get your cows through the winter? In some areas of the Northwest, a slow start to the growing season subsequently put hay sea
Be happy - explore the outdoors

Be happy - explore the outdoors

Fall in love with nature this winter and explore your backyards, local parks and protected areas, says the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It'll make you happy.

Country music musician hits Nashville

If you have been to any event offering local talent in Unity, you have heard Will Ballantyne, and you have been impressed. The old style country and bluegrass tunes that come from his fiddle are guaranteed to have toes tapping.

Solving the puzzle of choosing seed treatments

Choosing a seed treatment or combination of seed treatments starts with knowing your seed quality and the conditions you will be seeding into. Good germination and vigor are still the number one priority.

Council and local RCMP review traffic issues, speed limits

Traffic issues are a hot topic for drivers in Humboldt. During a regular meeting of Humboldt City Council on February 11, Council discussed a speed review that was conducted in Humboldt which asked Council to approve amendments to the Traffic Bylaw.