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Union deals signed by city with CUPE, firefighters

Union deals signed by city with CUPE, firefighters

The galleries were packed again at North Battleford council Monday- this time, to celebrate labour harmony. Several representatives from Canadian Union of Public Employees Local No.

Sakewew leads charge to paint the Battlefords pink

Sakewew High School made Battlefords history last year when they had April 4 declared "Day of Pink" in North Battleford.

Walk on the safe side when looking for love

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month (www.sacp.
Mountain bikes stolen

Mountain bikes stolen

Two mountain bikes were stolen from a business on Railway Avenue East during the early morning hours of March 6. RCMP say a man, dressed in black clothing, broke into the business and left in a silver or white SUV.

Alarm, but no fire, at Connaught School

There were alarms, but no fire at Connaught School Tuesday. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the alarms around 5:15 a.m. As it turned out, it was a malfunction with the sprinkler system that was the cause.
Cox lauds "great" budget

Cox lauds "great" budget

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox had lots of positive things to say about the provincial budget brought down March 21. "It was a great budget," said Cox, who says it "confirms our commitment to the province.
Final report made on flooring in Villa's Dust Wing

Final report made on flooring in Villa's Dust Wing

The final report is in on the floor situation in Dust Wing of St. Mary's Villa, but no decision on how to fix it has yet been made. Walter P.
CUPlex venue for major trade show

CUPlex venue for major trade show

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is hoping to help kick off the new Credit Union CUPlex with a bang this fall.
Nokomis School again under review

Nokomis School again under review

It's earned the dubious title of the most reviewed school in Saskatchewan. Nokomis School is again under review by the Horizon School Division (HZSD) this spring- for the fourth time in five years.
Bridgefest stabbing accused found guilty

Bridgefest stabbing accused found guilty

A 15-year old youth has been found guilty of both aggravated assault and weapons possession in connection to the BridgeFest stabbing incident from Aug. 27, 2011.