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Residential tax incentive upheld

Residential tax incentive upheld

A long-running soap opera at North Battleford City Hall over whether to grant a residential tax incentive, finally ended Monday. City council has upheld their original decision to grant a tax exemption to a property at 1302-107th Street.
New SaskTel cellular antennas approved

New SaskTel cellular antennas approved

SaskTel representatives were before North Battleford council Monday seeking approval to erect two new cellular antennas in the city. The discussion over the two "stealth poles," as they were described, was a lively one.

Cutworms and wireworm activity cuts into yields

As seeding continues and crops start to emerge, it is a great opportunity to scout for insects. Cutworms and wireworms are two insects that can be a concern at this time of the year and into the summer months.
Mill rate bylaws passed

Mill rate bylaws passed

The City of North Battleford has passed its 2013 mill rate bylaws.
Accident during EMS Week

Accident during EMS Week

What was supposed to be a week of activities promoting EMS Week was marred by a fatal car accident at Frontier Mall Thursday night. Two vehicles - a van and a passenger vehicle - collided head on at an entrance road to the mall's parking lot.

Family asks for public's help

The family of Joseph (Joey) Peter Pelletier, 24, is raising the alarm after he last had contact with them Thursday, May 23. Pelletier was living in Saskatoon, but family members say he may be in the Battlefords or Prince Albert.
Get ready to garden

Get ready to garden

Here's a look at some of the events coming up this week. Are you a writer? Share your work at the Writers' Open Mike in Central Park (weather permitting) next to the North Battleford Library on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m.
Best Business showcase now almost half full

Best Business showcase now almost half full

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues its preparations towards hosting the Best Business Showcase event in October.
Cox reflects on productive session

Cox reflects on productive session

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox points to positives that came out of the recent, and at time turbulent, legislative session that wrapped up in Regina May 16.
Weekend violence overshadows crime report

Weekend violence overshadows crime report

It was in the wake of Saturday's drive-by shooting in North Battleford that S/Sgt. Phil Wilson presented his monthly crime statistics report to city council.
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