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Enrollment numbers slightly up for LOCCSD

Enrollment numbers slightly up for LOCCSD

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division has released its enrolment numbers for 2012, with a total, across all schools, of 2,005 students, 77 more than last year. The closure of St.
CTV Hometown Tour returns to NB

CTV Hometown Tour returns to NB

The CTV Home Town Tour is returning to North Battleford. City hall confirmed that CTV Saskatoon will be broadcasting Sept. 19, with plans for the live broadcast to take place at the Credit Union CUPlex.

WCP signs MOU in Changchun, China

The board of directors of West Central Pelleting Ltd., based inWilkie, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on mutual co-operation with Haoyue Halal Meat Co., Ltd. (Haoyue) of Changchun, China.
Hwy. 5 closed for paving

Hwy. 5 closed for paving

A section of Hwy. 5 - the Main Street and 8th Avenue intersection, also known as the Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 20 intersection - located between 7th St. and 9th St. will be temporarily closed this week to allow for paving.
Vehicles torched

Vehicles torched

A Neon Charger was destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 104th Street, North Battleford at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sept. 9. A half hour later, a 1987 grey Nissan Pickup Truck was also destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 107th Street.
Museum to be named provincial heritage site

Museum to be named provincial heritage site

It's one of Humboldt's historic treasures, and one of Canada's, too. Now, the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's building - the historic Post Office - is being designated as one of Saskatchewan's 50 Provincial Heritage Properties.
French agronomy students bring studies to Spiritwood

French agronomy students bring studies to Spiritwood

Education is a valuable asset and the opportunity to study abroad in a hands-on atmosphere is an irreplaceable experience. At least the program has been for Damien Richette and Justine Robert of France.
Fox running for council

Fox running for council

Another familiar face from City Hall has been confirmed in the race for North Battleford council. Incumbent Ray Fox filed his nomination papers this week to officially seek his fourth term on council.
Old HCI tumbles down

Old HCI tumbles down

Home ec room - gone; shop - gone; classrooms - gone; art room - gone. A huge portion of the former Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) building, located along Hwy.
Grade 8s to move in 2013

Grade 8s to move in 2013

Battlefords public school students going into Grade 8 in September of 2013 will be attending their classes at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).