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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas is a historical figure who brings gifts to the homes of good boys and girls during the later evening hours of Christmas Eve.

Even though there is presently no federal government monitoring system in place to provide accurate statistics on the prevalence of ASDs in Canada, the Autism Society of Canada says autism is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder af

It's business as usual at North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as the search commences for a new chief to replace Pat MacIsaac.

After last week's dumping of snow, City Hall is now getting dumped on by local residents over their handling of snow clearing. Concerns about road clearing ended up dominating the early portion of the meeting Monday.

A name has been chosen for a new Hafford multiple 4-H club organized this fall. The name, Rockin' H Multiple 4-H Club, was chosen by the members and parents at the first general meeting.

Communities throughout the Northwest are reaping a share of 251 Community Initiatives Fund grants totaling $3,329,680 announced this week.

A North Battleford police officer arrested for drunk driving in 2011 has been sentenced. Tyson Robert Drabinasty, 33, was convicted on one count of impaired driving in North Battleford Provincial Court.

There is a long history of gingerbread houses. They have been shaped into Christmas tree ornaments since at least the Victorian era. They became popular after the Brothers Grimm published their book, Hansel and Gretel.

Christmas is a time of fellowship, love and celebration. The Blaine Lake senior citizens' Christmas supper event hosted 100 supporters Dec. 2, in honour of the holiday season.

Therese Elias has been involved with the Battlefords Society for Autism since its beginnings in 1995.