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Posters of Peace

Posters of Peace

To celebrate Remembrance Day, several schools in the Battlefords held ceremonies or worked on special projects.

Earning respect among the characters on Main Street

When I was a small boy, the term "self-serve" was unknown in the village.
Postcards illustrate layers of the soul

Postcards illustrate layers of the soul

Postcards are a relatively recent invention, patented by J. P. Carlton of Philadelphia in 1861. Postcards with illustration on one side and the address on the other were first issued during the Franco-Prussian War.
Crash on 102nd Street

Crash on 102nd Street

Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to what appeared to be a serious car crash around the 1600 block of 102nd Street. Two vehicles were involved and badly damaged in the collision, which happened around 4 p.m.

Chamber hears Mayor Hamilton pep tal

Mayor Ian Hamilton sang the praises of North Battleford's strong economic progress before directors of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night.

Huge spike in animal licenses in October

The outcry over animal attacks in the city of North Battleford resulted in a flood of new dog and cat licenses issued last month.

Edam and Eagles win twice

Five games were on the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League schedule last week and two teams earned two wins taking the early lead in the standings. Nov.

Credit Union merger meetings planned

A series of information meetings are planned with respect to the proposed merger of Conexus, Innovation and Synergy Credit Unions.

Break and enter at North Battleford business

A North Battleford business has been the target of a break and enter during the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to a news release from the RCMP, the business was located at the 700 block of 105th Street. At around 1:30 a.m.
Vicq talks taxes with Chamber

Vicq talks taxes with Chamber

The Saskatchewan director of the Canada West Foundation says governments and bureaucrats shouldn't be afraid to discuss the "H" word - harmonization.
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