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NYC adventure reveals true heart of a city

NYC adventure reveals true heart of a city

When it came to celebrating birthdays, my mother set the bar high. The family was stationed in Germany when she commenced her 40th decade, so off to Paris she went with a number of friends.
Grade 9 students step into work shoes for a day

Grade 9 students step into work shoes for a day

It's an opportunity for kids to see what their parents' livelihood entails. Or, as one parent found out, what they think their parents' work entails.

Empty Stocking kickoff

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund's campaign was launched in tasteful fashion Tuesday.
Be ready for CO

Be ready for CO

With the recent tragedy involving two individuals in Asquith afflicted with carbon monoxide poisoning - one of whom died as a result - fire and emergency personnel across Saskatchewan have stepped up their warnings about the extreme dangers associate
Traffic delayed

Traffic delayed

There were traffic delays on the Highway 16 bypass Friday at about 9:30 a.m. after two vehicles collided. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services report no injuries, but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.
Routine first night for council

Routine first night for council

It was a fairly routine night Tuesday for the new 2012-16 North Battleford city council. The new council was sworn in at a meeting the previous week, but that meeting was ceremonial in nature.

Experience emphasizes importance of emergency preparedness

Former Unity resident, Karen McLean, experienced Hurricane Sandy first-hand. While vacationing in Salem, Mass., Karen and her friends discovered they would soon be in the path of Hurricane Sandy.

LeRoy looking for new mayor

Though municipal councils around the province are just settling in to get some work started after elections were held this fall, LeRoy is now looking for a new mayor.
EAL students bring the world to the classroom

EAL students bring the world to the classroom

In a report recently presented to the Living Sky School Division Board of Education, it was noted that 28 different countries are represented by the division's EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners, including Canada.
BUH announces winners of annual lottery

BUH announces winners of annual lottery

The BUH Foundation's lottery volunteers drew names from an enormous steel drum Nov. 14, to determine who would win the large and small cash prizes. Winning the $100,000 prize were Alford and Phyllis Von Grad, of Goodsoil.