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A head on crash near Glaslyn Monday morning has sent two men to Battlefords Union Hospital with what Turtleford RCMP are describing as serious injuries. The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m.

It may not be on the same level as the hike Saskatoon residents saw, but a big property tax increase is likely on its way for North Battleford ratepayers.

Back in June, it was honoured in front of a local crowd with a couple of dignitaries when two new projects were unveiled on the land, but on Nov. 19 the Original Humboldt Site received national attention.

With mortgage debts skyrocketing and a shifting demographic, affordable housing is quickly becoming an issue of national concern.

A 40-year-old man, who walked into Battlefords Union Hospital around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday suffering from stab wounds, is refusing to co-operate with a police investigation, according to Battlefords RCMP.

Despite Saskatchewan having the highest rate of police-reported domestic abuse in the country, male spousal abuse is often dismissed and ignored.

Delwyn Jansen was walking across his yard when he heard the first two shots. Bang. Bang. A few seconds later came two more shots, these ones much closer.

Six false alarms were among the approximately 20 calls for service answered by Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tuesday 7:03 a.m.

The election for directors to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for 2014 is unusually competitive this time.

Parents of children with autism and professionals who work with them can learn from leaders and specialists in the field by attending a two-day conference in North Battleford, one of more than 50 communities across the province and Alberta, British C