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NWER meeting addresses accomplishments, challenges

The North West Enterprise Region elected a new board and reviewed activities from the past year at their annual general meeting June 23 at Fort Battleford National Historic Site.

Jail for Night in Queen's robbery

The man who pled guilty to the Jan. 21 robbery of the Queen's Hotel in Battleford was sentenced to five and a half years behind bars Tuesday. Carter Night had earlier pled guilty to robbery and four other charges.

Tender for theater to be awarded soon

The award of the tender for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts could happen by next week.

Killer driver goes back to jail for driving disqualified

The man convicted as a young offender of three counts of dangerous driving causing death is going back to jail, this time for driving while disqualified.

Young offender sentenced in 98th Street home invasion

A young offender who pled guilty to his role in the 98th Street home invasion case will receive a sentence of 20 months in open custody and 10 months probation.

Emotional journey passes through the Battlefords

Many have experienced it - the heart-stopping realization your child is missing.
Educator's retirement cut short

Educator's retirement cut short

Rod Kalmakoff was less than two weeks away from retirement when he got the call to stay on for another year.
What a water deal

What a water deal

Town of Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw met with Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and MLA Tim McMillan, among others to celebrate the start of construction on a $5 million project that is expected to stimulate Battleford's economy and sustain the to
Poor prognosis for Spiritwood Hospital

Poor prognosis for Spiritwood Hospital

Over 500 concerned Spiritwood residents showed up to hear the fate of their hospital at a public meeting Wednesday.

Building permits, licenses continue to flourish

The building boom continues in North Battleford, with building permits through May still outpacing last year's numbers. Through May 2010, a total of 67 building permits have been issued for $29,153,500.
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