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MVA on 17th and 101st

No injuries have been reported following a motor vehicle accident at the corner of 17th Avenue and 101st Street in North Battleford. The collision happened Thursday around 3:51 p.m.

Hairy winter weekend on roads

Saskatchewan was hit with another severe winter storm on the weekend, and while it was mainly the area south of the Battlefords that bore the brunt of the storm, the community did not escape travel advisories.
Spider webs an omen of good fortune

Spider webs an omen of good fortune

I encountered a tremendous amount of spiders and cobwebs during the past autumn and winter months.
Sure bets on NFL post-season, maybe

Sure bets on NFL post-season, maybe

"There's lots of ways to hit the ground - not many answers to be found - we're faced with mysteries profoundThis is one of the best ones. Don't always recognize what I feel but of the dancing scenes that life reveals... This is one of the best ones".
The end of an era - the end of a rail line

The end of an era - the end of a rail line

As a young boy growing up, living close to this railroad line that travelled from North Battleford through Hamlin, Prince, Meota, Edam, Mervin, Turtleford, St.

Wildlife federation scores the take

A New Year's Eve jam session and potluck lunch was held Dec. 31 in Maymont. Thanks to all who battled the cold. Those who were there had a an enjoyable evening. Happy New Year, everyone from the village of Maymont.
City chooses 2010 as year to raise the roof

City chooses 2010 as year to raise the roof

The year 2010 will be remembered in the Battlefords as the year in which the Credit Union CUPlex finally started to become a reality.

Technique creates strong conceptual images

The new exhibition in the Window Salon of the Chapel Gallery features drawings by two artists using the blind contour technique. This technique for developing hand-eye communication became popular in the 1940s.
New owners for insurance company

New owners for insurance company

Ernie and Lena Hoeppner of Hoeppner Insurance Services in Blaine Lake have officially sold their business to Lakeview Insurance Group of Companies. Lakeview Insurance Brokers is a family owned and operated brokerage business.
She's a real doll

She's a real doll

Sparkling glass eyes, flawless complexions and darling outfits make up the treasures at various stages of completion in Judith Holmberg's collection.
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