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The fourth Annual Turtleford Ag Society Summer Cattle Show was held Aug. 10 at the Turtleford Ag. Society Grounds. There were approximately 110 head of cattle taking part in the one-day show.

"Angry" was the word to describe the reaction of North Battleford councillors to a blistering front-page portrayal of the city's crime ranking over the weekend. They were reacting at Monday night's council meeting to an article in the Saturday, Aug.

In June, the Battlefords Tourism and Convention Association decided to launch a pilot project with the intention of convincing tourists to extend their visits to the Battlefords or come back again, rather than putting all the focus on getting them he

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.