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Lang concerns about bus depot return to council

Councillor Grace Lang has again voiced concerns about passengers at the Greyhound bus depot in North Battleford being forced to wait for outdoors buses to arrive in the freezing cold weather.
Council returns to Riderville

Council returns to Riderville

North Battleford city council looked like Riderville Monday night - again.
Stress can be a positive motivator

Stress can be a positive motivator

Life is challenging. We can view life's issues as problems or as opportunities for growth. There is no question stress impacts weight loss or gain. We also know stress is virtually unavoidable.

Wheat Board elections underway

The deadline for the Canadian Wheat Board election of directors is upon us, with ballots needing to be postmarked no later than Dec. 3.
Lighting up with Christmas cheer

Lighting up with Christmas cheer

Christmas lights and displays can be a heartwarming sight, but the arduous task of lugging the decorations from the basement or attic, detangling the many strands of lights and quivering with near-hypothermia on a ladder against the eavestrough, only

Transit and new bus purchases highlight council meeting

The purchase of two new shuttle buses for the city - acquired in order to access financial assistance available from the Canada-Saskatchewan Public Transit Agreement - was one of the highlights of a busy Monday night council meeting.

Guilty verdict in drug trafficking case

A Moosomin First Nation man has been convicted of marijuana possession for the purpose of trafficking. Wilfred Starr, 46, was found guilty Tuesday after a two-day trial in provincial court in North Battleford before Judge Dan O'Hanlon.

Northwest senior teams win provincial and regional gold

Local area teams are well decorated after a weekend of high school volleyball at the provincial and regional level. One provincial gold, three regional gold, three regional silver and a bronze were won by teams surrounding the Battlefords.

Houk wants BTC to pay up

Councillor Trent Houk once asked why the city of North Battleford is not forcing the Battlefords Tribal Council to pay back half a million dollars owed to the City.
Vikings go winless at provincial while putting on great event

Vikings go winless at provincial while putting on great event

Although the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls Vikings went winless at 5A provincials on the weekend they do deserve a tap on the back for hosting the event. "We set a new standard," said Vikings coach Sheila Gabert.
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