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The good news is there are plenty of good jobs available in North Battleford. The bad news for North Battleford City Hall is they are the ones who need to look for new people after the departures of two highly-respected staffers in the past month.

Before Eagle Hills School was built in 1905, the community had church activities at the homes of the local residents. Student ministers and ministers travelled mainly on horseback or horse and buggy.

What happens when you combine 36 energetic individuals, a hot sunny day, and a variety of physically challenging obstacles? You get Blaine Lake Community Association's first swamp stomp.

The infamous "Pigeon Hotel" property on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street came up for discussion at city council Monday.

In late June 2013 Eagle Hills Community Centre held a final social event and supper at the centre before it closes its doors for good. Nancy Wapple, a local club member, read the history of Eagle Hills School and Community Centre.

It's cheaper to die in Battleford than in North Battleford. Battleford Town Council increased its rates for cemetery plots and services Monday. It's the first time they've been raised since 2004, but they're still cheaper than North Battleford's.

The stop sign at the intersection of Highway 4 and 35th Street in Battleford will not be replaced by a yield sign.

BHP Billiton is investing US$2.6 billion to finish the excavation and lining of the Jansen Potash project production and service shafts, and to continue the installation of essential surface infrastructure and utilities.

Ducks Unlimited's Greenwing Day came back, and it was a smashing success. On Aug.

The provincial government and Ducks Unlimited Canada have entered into a three-year agreement that will help better define the habitat of woodland caribou.