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Activity for NB Fire

Activity for NB Fire

It was an active week last week for emergency crews, who had to respond to a number of incidents. March 21, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire around 3:30 p.m.
Savour a taste of culture next weekend

Savour a taste of culture next weekend

Two much-anticipated events will again be back in the Battlefords next week as Agrimex and A Taste of Culture run from March 29 to 31. Agrimex, the 27th annual farm, home and trade show, will run at the Agriplex and Agrivilla on those dates.
Magic fundraising for centennial celebration

Magic fundraising for centennial celebration

The Leask Centennial Committee hosted a fundraising event March 16 at the school gymnasium. The entertainment began at 4:30 p.m.

Unity Skating Club ends year with annual carnival

Forty-eight Canskate children, 11 girls in group test and 21 senior skaters performed March 16 in the Unity Skating Club's annual ice carnival.

Wildlife federation honours sportspersons

The Redberry Wildlife Federation hosted its annual banquet and awards night March 10 in Blaine Lake to honour its many avid anglers and hunters.
Senator Herb Sparrow nominated to Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame

Senator Herb Sparrow nominated to Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame

Senator Herb Sparrow, described by the Soil Conservation Council of Canada as a "Saskatchewan sustainability pioneer," was inducted into the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame in Ottawa March 21.
943 tickets for aggressive driving issued in two days

943 tickets for aggressive driving issued in two days

The fourth co-ordinated traffic safety blitz in the province, dubbed Operation March Madness, saw police and traffic enforcement officers pay close attention to traffic violations, and resulted in 943 tickets province-wide.
Town receives increased revenue-sharing money

Town receives increased revenue-sharing money

When the provincial government announced the per capita cost of RCMP would increase for communities under 5,000, the same press release stressed the government's contributions to municipalities through revenue-sharing would also increase.
Convicted

Convicted

Former Mountie found guilty of murder of Ottawa cop
NBCHS takes home six medals from provincial skills competition

NBCHS takes home six medals from provincial skills competition

Six students from NBCHS won medals in the 14th Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competition that took place March 15-16 in Regina. Micah Fedorchuk earned gold for welding. His welding teacher is Mr. Nickel.