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The Battlefords have been a popular stop lately for those seeking the top job in Saskatchewan's New Democratic Party.

Anyone who drops into the Habitat for Humanity building site these days will likely see a team of volunteers, covered in dust or paint, chattering away as they work on the Humboldt project that began in July 2012.

SaskTel and employees from North Battleford and District participating in TelCare, the Crown Corporation's Employee Donation Benevolent Fund, are donating $15,195.00 to 14 organizations this year.

A deer attempting to share the roadway was the cause of a crash at the intersection of Highway 4 North and 99th Street in North Battleford Tuesday evening. North Battleford Fire and emergency services were called to the scene at about 10:15 p.m.

After the success of Operation Fall Frenzy, which saw the police issue over 1,000 tickets, the SGI released information about last week's safety blitz entitled Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up. Over Nov.

A meeting of the District No. 35 4-H council was held Oct. 18 Tina Jones is the district president, Lynette Richards is the vice-president and Michael Jones is the junior president. The treasurer is Ellen Oddan and the secretary is Kassidy Doepker.

It was a brief court appearance Monday for Red Pheasant First Nation chief Stewart Baptiste. Facing a charge of breach of probation, Baptiste was in North Battleford Provincial Court again, but his case has been adjourned to Dec. 17.

The City of North Battleford has developed a survey to find out what, if any, improvements need to made to parking in downtown North Battleford.

A controversial property on 99th Street in North Battleford has escaped the wrecking ball. Instead, a demolition order issued by City Hall on a property at 1261- 99th St. will be held in abeyance until Jan.

A man charged in a robbery/choking incident in North Battleford is due back in court Dec. 11. Tyler Meetoos faces multiple charges in the case and appeared by video conference Thursday in North Battleford Provincial Court.