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The first six years of a person's life represent the most intense period of brain development, with over 90 per cent of the brain's development occurring in this time frame.

When you have a mental illness, it really helps to have a sense of humour. Big Daddy Tazz is a father and comedian from Winnipeg who believes the best way to deal with mental illness is to put on a positive face.

A $9,200 donation just brought the Battlefords Handi-bus a step closer to a new wheelchair lift-equipped bus.

North Battleford plans to make a submission to the province for a wind turbine that could be used to power up rinks in the community.

Following is the story of Colette and her daughter Shauna Forrister of North Battleford, relating their encounter with heart disease. Colette's story (September 10, 2004): 1 a.m. I awoke to a strange noise and could not locate it." 6 a.m.

Financial problems with one of the sub-contractors has put construction of the theatre component of the CUPlex behind schedule.

The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) has announced positive financial results for the company following operations in 2009-10. For the period beginning Nov. 1, 2009 and ending Oct.

There wasn't much change to report in the January 2011 crime statistics for the Battlefords city RCMP detachment. The statistics were compiled by Staff Sgt. Phil Wilson and the report was presented to council at Monday's regular council meeting.

Following is the story of Colette and her daughter Shauna Forrister of North Battleford, relating their encounter with heart disease. Colette's story (September 10, 2004): 1 a.m. I awoke to a strange noise and could not locate it." 6 a.m.

Concerned residents on Mosquito First Nation expressed their desire for a change of living conditions on the reserve at a public meeting Sunday. The meeting comes in the wake of a Treaty Land Entitlement scandal on the reserve.