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It isn't unusual for NDP caucus critics to come to the Battlefords for fact-finding consultations on key issues. But it is unusual to see David Forbes, the NDP labour critic in the legislature, touring North Battleford at 2 a.m. on a Saturday.

A North Battleford man has been charged after a fatal highway rollover on Highway 16 near Lloydminster. The driver of the vehicle, Milan Anic, was charged with impaired driving, impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote fraud awareness to Saskatchewan residents and consumers.

A Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) student won big at a provincial skills competition in Regina held March 15-16. Justin Lefebvre was awarded a gold medal at the Provincial Skills Competition for his carpentry work.

North Battleford is going to move ahead with a grant application to fix the runways at the airport.

They were there to talk about one of the most critical issues in this area: housing. About 75 people gathered at St.

"When you walk into a store like this it is like Christmas every day," said Bev, a customer at a new shop on Maidstone's Main Street. CC's Second Hand Treasures opened March 17 to an enthusiastic response from the community.

Battlefords Wildlife Federation hosted the Region 2 Henry Kelsey horn measurers' clinic March 24. The clinic is held every few years to help those who wish to become Henry Kelsey scorers.

TD Bank Group has announced the continuation of one of its largest gifts to date in North Battleford with another $10,000 donation to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, as part of the original $30,000.

The City of North Battleford isn't looking for any additional funding following the release of the provincial budget. Mayor Ian Hamilton said there were "no particular surprises in the budget as it relates directly to municipal affairs.