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In the first four months of 2013, traffic fatalities in Saskatchewan currently sitat 28 compared to 44 for the same time periodlast year. 2012 saw a record number of fatalities on Saskatchewan Highways with 162 being recorded over the year.

No longer under review. That's what Horizon School Division (HZSD) announced regarding Nokomis School last week.

Two RCMP officers received well-deserved recognition Wednesday for first aid efforts that saved a man's life in North Battleford. Constables Jason Collen and Paul Gudlaugson of Battlefords RCMP detachment were honored by St.

It's taken far longer than the three weeks they thought it would last fall, but the old Humboldt District Hospital building site should finally be cleaned up by the end of May.

The RM of North Battleford has lifted the fire ban that had been in place for the last several weeks. The fire ban was lifted Monday by North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services.

The newly-installed general manager for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is enjoying what he calls a warm reception from North Battleford. Moe McGuinty, originally from North Bay, Ont., says the "Battlefords have thrilled us to death so far.

A blue 1993 GMC truck was stolen from Person Avenue in North Battleford, sometime overnight April 19.

Battlefords and District Co-op is allocating $2.48 million to member share accounts after a strong 2011 performance. That news came out of the Co-op's annual meeting held April 25 at Territorial Place Mall.

Six kilometres is a long way to walk for water when you're thirsty.

You can expect to see platoons of volunteers throughout North Battleford cleaning up the city again this May Four the fourth year in a row the Battlefords United Way will be holding a Spring Clean Up Day. It runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5.