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North Battleford city council passed two local improvement bylaws at their regular council meeting Monday for pavement overlays on 13th and 15th avenue.

If there had been a vote for Most Unpopular, David Fan, the CEO of the Prairie North Health Region (PNHR) would have won hands down, at the informational meeting held on Monday, Aug. 23 in the Neilburg Community Hall.

A 15-year old youth has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed a detached classroom located near Moosomin School on August 18. The incident happened at around 8:30pm in the evening.

The usually globe-trotting MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster was back in his home riding Monday to speak to Rotary Club members about the burning federal issues of the day.

Lloydminster rural RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in connection to the case of a missing dog. The dog, named Oscar, a basset hound, was one of two dogs that was on the loose on highway 16 near Lashburn on August 3.

The final push is on to shave every last hair off of Derek Schmidt's scalp. Schmidt, of Bill and Don's Men's Wear has pledged to have his head shaved if $10,000 can be raised for the Credit Union CUPlex by August 31.

There are a lot of "ifs," but a lot of hope surrounding the situation at Waldsea Lake.

PotashCorp focus of takeover bid by BHP

The second Annual Battle Inn The Fords turned out great, with five local bands rocking out to three judges and a loud crowd of supporters. The bands that participated were Keara Monument, Palm Tree Pilots, Chevrotains, Six Blocks, and Mister Fire.

The ceremony may have been short and sweet Saturday, but to those honoured it was a meaningful and appreciated ceremony held at the Battleford Legion Hall.