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Neilburg ambulance continues to operate

Prairie North Regional Health Authority board members approved a partnership agreement at a regular board meeting in North Battleford Nov. 24, that will see continued operation of the Neilburg Ambulance Service.

Settlers are 2-0 in SPHL action

For the first time in a few seasons the Maymont senior hockey team is 2-0. The Settlers played in Radisson Saturday and, with former Maymont Blues on both sides, the current Maymont team pulled out the 8-4 win.

WPD shoots for three crammed ambulances

WPD Ambulance has partnered with the Battlefords Empty Stocking fund to once again bring smiles to the faces of the children this holiday season. Ambulance personnel will be collecting new toys for the children of the Battlefords and area.

Mennonite Closet issue returns to council

The ongoing issue of expanding the Mennonite Community Closet was back - yet again - at North Battleford city council Monday night.

Round Hill Riders hold elections

The Round Hill Riders 4-H Club held elections this month. Elected were: president - Nelda Swistun; vice-president - Jessica Haryung; secretary - Linaya Sidebottom; and treasurer - Shannice Poitras. Club reporters are Morgan Nyholt and Nelda Swistun.
Gallery puts on a new face

Gallery puts on a new face

The newest exhibit at the Allen Sapp Gallery compares and contrasts the personal approach in Sapp's portraits with the more detached view offered by early photographs of aboriginals, but it also introduced a new face to the gallery, that of Marcus Mi

Homeless get a leg up

City council has given the green light to a homeless shelter to be operated by the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre on 103rd Street not far from the city's downtown core.

Yard pride earns prizes

The North Battleford Housing Authority and Battleford Housing Authority have announced the 2010 Yard Pride winners: The housing authorities hold annual yard pride contests to celebrate and encourage excellent yard care.
Living a scene out of a Christmas carol

Living a scene out of a Christmas carol

Scenes in Maidstone Friday night were straight out of classic Christmas carols, as the community and the chamber of commerce held their annual Moonlight Madness and Santa Claus Night.

Chamber director seats up for election

: Nominations have closed in the race for the eight open seats on the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Eleven candidates are running for the positions including three incumbents seeking re-election.
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