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The Mercer family of North Battleford thought they would go out for a distance swim, and went a lot farther than they thought. In fact, they swam all the way across Jackfish Lake.

There is a definite mood of optimism in the business community based on the recent findings of a survey conducted in the city.

Opportunists have been making off with vehicles in the Cut Knife area, and RCMP are reminding residents to remove keys from vehicles and to lock them up.

The teachers are back and the kids are next. Teachers were in the schools starting Monday, Aug. 26. Students are to attend after Labour Day, on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

No one was injured when three vehicles were involved in a smash up at the intersection of Territorial Drive and 100th Street Thursday at about 2 p.m. according to the North Battleford Fire Department.

Canada thistle is a problematic perennial weed that reproduces mainly by creeping horizontal roots. It is shocking how aggressively these roots spread.

It has been a busy summer at the Maidstone Museum, starting off with a wedding group using the buildings as a backdrop for their photos. The wedding party members were dressed in black and white.

The Cut Knife RCMP detachment is investigating a break and enter on Poundmaker First Nation. The incident is alleged to have happened between Aug. 22 and 23 at the Poundmaker Historical Centre on the reserve.

Winter it's hard to think about winter when it's 30 C outside and you're thinking about heading to the lake. The reality is, the grazing season is coming to an end.

A worthwhile local program is being conducted in conjunction with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Center to help local kids going back to school.