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Vehicles torched

Vehicles torched

A Neon Charger was destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 104th Street, North Battleford at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sept. 9. A half hour later, a 1987 grey Nissan Pickup Truck was also destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 107th Street.
Museum to be named provincial heritage site

Museum to be named provincial heritage site

It's one of Humboldt's historic treasures, and one of Canada's, too. Now, the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's building - the historic Post Office - is being designated as one of Saskatchewan's 50 Provincial Heritage Properties.
French agronomy students bring studies to Spiritwood

French agronomy students bring studies to Spiritwood

Education is a valuable asset and the opportunity to study abroad in a hands-on atmosphere is an irreplaceable experience. At least the program has been for Damien Richette and Justine Robert of France.
Fox running for council

Fox running for council

Another familiar face from City Hall has been confirmed in the race for North Battleford council. Incumbent Ray Fox filed his nomination papers this week to officially seek his fourth term on council.
Old HCI tumbles down

Old HCI tumbles down

Home ec room - gone; shop - gone; classrooms - gone; art room - gone. A huge portion of the former Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) building, located along Hwy.
Grade 8s to move in 2013

Grade 8s to move in 2013

Battlefords public school students going into Grade 8 in September of 2013 will be attending their classes at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).
Northwest Community Futures building approved

Northwest Community Futures building approved

Northwest Community Futures has received the go-ahead to develop a two-storey building at 504 Frontier Way.
Mayor Hamilton running for reelection

Mayor Hamilton running for reelection

The current mayor of North Battleford has made it clear he wants to stay on the job for the next four years. Ian Hamilton filed his nomination papers Monday at City Hall to officially kick off his campaign for a second term as mayor.
First Nations Heritage Park gets go-ahead at council

First Nations Heritage Park gets go-ahead at council

Council has voted to move forward with a proposed First Nations Heritage Park.
Nearly 300 caught speeding through school zones

Nearly 300 caught speeding through school zones

This month's traffic safety blitz, Operation Student Safety, saw 293 tickets issued to motorists speeding in school zones over Sept. 4 and 5, the first two days of back-to-school for students across the province. As of Sept.
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