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September 11, which has become a day to mourn those lost in the terrorist attacks in New York in 2001 will become a day to celebrate firefighters in Lanigan this year.

It's been almost a year since Victor and Tamara Zarowny took over Maidstone AG Foods and last week they celebrated the anniversary with a customer appreciation day, prize draws, fundraising barbecue and a meat sale.

North Battleford will soon have the assisted-living facility that many in the community have been clamoring for.

Steven Cormons is taking a stand against crime, and he's inviting all of North Battleford to join him.

A building fire involving a small metal shed kept fire crews busy on Labour Day. The fire was at 791-110th Street in North Battleford.

Leaving home for college is both scary and exciting for young people starting a new phase in their life. Maidstone's Cougen Pegg is starting out with a bit more of a boost than usual.

The operator of the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford reported another year of profits, though not as much as last year.

Another stabbing incident has rocked the North Battleford skatepark. Battlefords RCMP were called Friday, Sept. 3, at 11:3 5 p.m. to the skatepark area next to the Civic Centre after a call came in of a stabbing involving a youth.

What makes a community a great place to live? Is it friendly neighbours, clean parks, or environmentally-sound practices? Is it conserving the past while moving forward? Perhaps it is a combination of all of these factors.

The long-awaited construction is about to begin on the site of the Credit Union CUPlex in North Battleford.