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Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

History questions seemed to trip up respondents the most.
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BATC's Ball: LGBTQ2S+ community celebrated during pride month

BATC's Ball: LGBTQ2S+ community celebrated during pride month

Saskatchewan's first openly gay member of the legislative assembly spoke on the importance of representation in the government.
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Gene Aulinger honoured with Lifetime Member award

Gene Aulinger honoured with Lifetime Member award

Aulinger receives highest honor from Saskatchewan Band Association, presented to him at Monday’s North Battleford council meeting.
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Terrance Favel makes first appearance in N. B'ford court

Terrance Favel makes first appearance in N. B'ford court

Terrance Favel faces numerous weapons and violence related offences after an incident on Poundmaker Cree Nation Sunday.
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Poundmaker sees new cultural lodge opened on summer solstice

Poundmaker sees new cultural lodge opened on summer solstice

The summer solstice and Indigenous Peoples' Day, was marked near the Battlefords with the grand opening of Miyawata Culture's cultural lodge on Poundmaker First Nation.
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Council awards contract for permanent Chambers renos

Council awards contract for permanent Chambers renos

LV Schell Construction awarded contract for permanent Council Chambers renovation project up to and in amount of $300,000 plus PST
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Patroller surpasses the 100th patrol milestone

Patroller surpasses the 100th patrol milestone

Volunteer active in several other community organizations.
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Twin Rivers Curling Club renews lease with NB

Twin Rivers Curling Club renews lease with NB

Lease between curling club and City of North Battleford for Northland Power Curling Centre runs to Dec. 31, 2025.
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Battlefords RCMP arrest man after multiple break-ins at businesses

Battlefords RCMP arrest man after multiple break-ins at businesses

A 22-year-old man from Battleford was arrested.
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Day or night: Impaired driving penalties remain the same

Day or night: Impaired driving penalties remain the same

476 impaired driving offences in May.
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