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Changing the cityscape

Changing the cityscape

People driving past the Capital Theatre may have noticed something is missing, but perhaps weren't able to place their finger on what, exactly, had changed.

Service to locals a thing of the past

Dear Editor Regarding End of an Era, in the early 1950s I, too, lived on the North Battleford to Paradise Hill CNR line. Every Friday morning it brought our piano teacher from St.
Trent and Tara face off

Trent and Tara face off

It seems the best way to ring in the New Year is with a dumbbell. At least, that's the way it seems for the first few weeks of January, when the gyms are bustling with new members with fresh resolve. This year, they think, will be different.
Luna's close encounters begin Sept. 1

Luna's close encounters begin Sept. 1

The month begins with the moon at last quarter, meaning 21 days have passed since new moon. It will be full Sept. 23, which, coincidentally, is the day after the Autumn Equinox. Luna's close encounters for the month begin Sept.

MVA at 8th and 110th

A fuel leak was reported at a motor vehicle accident in North Battleford Friday night. According to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services, the collision happened around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of 110th Street and 8th Avenue.

Job acceptance related to CU Plex project

Randy Patrick, the new regional manager of Enterprise Saskatchewan, and his family have re-located to the Battlefords from the city of Thompson, Man. where he was formerly the city manager.

Thieves target oil battery

Sometime betweenJan. 25 and 26, two oil leases southwest of Marshall in the RM of Wilton were broken into two gel pack batteries were stolen.
Battlefords Stars lose twice to start 2011

Battlefords Stars lose twice to start 2011

The Battlefords Stars started their 2011 portion of the season under the watchful eye of Greg Schmidt in Regina Saturday and Sunday.

Chamber directors elected

Election results are in at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, as eight new full-term directors and one one-year director have been chosen.

Time for Santa to ease off

This week we were taking about the new gym, debating the merits of getting out of bed at 5:30 a.m. to take advantage of two exercise classes, when Stan said Sana's taking this weight loss thing way too far. We said, "Stan, we did Christmas.
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