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Costs for infrastructure to the Credit Union CUPlex are running at least half a million dollars higher than what previous estimates indicated it would be.

It was a time of rejoicing and reflection when summer staff members, friends and supporters of Manitou Lake Bible Camp (MLBC) gathered in the new dining hall Oct. 2 for the annual Celebration Supper.

There will be no more fireworks on Canada Day at Battlefords Provincial Park.

The sight of the falling of the beautifully coloured leaves, the bugling of the geese high up in the sky as they commence on their flight plan to warmer climates, turns our thoughts to the resumption of winter activities.

Every second, a woman is beaten in America. This is just one of the sobering facts guest speaker Tanya Brown shared with the audience at the Battlefords Interval House's 30th anniversary celebration.

It's a scam as old as banking itself, but RCMP Saskatchewan's "F" Division Commercial Crime Sections are warning the public of the resurgence of what is commonly referred to as the "bank inspector scam.

It's been gone for nearly two decades, but this fall, the sounds of band music can once again be heard at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI). HCI's own band program got going on September 20, when director Kate Wickenhauser was hired to run it.

You're holding it in your hands, but you probably don't know much about what went into making this newspaper. First, let's start with the press.

A house that was placarded under the Public Health Act is being spared demolition, at least for now. Public Health recommended the house at 1511-105th St. be demolished. Administration was planning to issue a demolition order on the property.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has recognized businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in providing excellent customer service to the community.