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October permits up in city

The City of North Battleford recorded another increase in building permits in October, including yet another big spike in permit values.

Ballet experience offered close to home

With the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Saskatchewan's White Birch Ballet Company will be coming to the Battlefords as the final stop on its five-city Ballet Across the Prairies tour. The company performs Saturday, Nov.
Youth choir sings to sold out crowd

Youth choir sings to sold out crowd

Forty-five young singers entertained a sold-out capacity crowd at Logie Hall in the Third Avenue United Church Sunday afternoon. It was the Community Youth Choir's first recital of the season, entitled Pure Imagination.
Know who you remember

Know who you remember

Every year, I bow my head in a minute of silence, remembering the sacrifice so many have made, and continue to make, for our country.
Church welcomes new shepherds of faith

Church welcomes new shepherds of faith

Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held a Pastoral Commissioning Service for Kevin and Emily Koop Nov. 14. The service began with the welcome and prayer conducted by Wayne King followed by Della Konkin leading the congregation in worship singing.
Two locals bring back Karate-Do medals

Two locals bring back Karate-Do medals

In a competitive championship event, two members of the Battlefords Karate-Do Club medaled earlier in the month. Nov. 6, nine members of the local club took part in the North East Genbukai Karate-Do Championships in St. Paul, Alta.

Woman dies in rollover

A 19-year-old Rabbit Lake woman is dead following a single vehicle rollover 16 kilometres south of Spiritwood on Highway 378 Nov. 15. Spiritwood RCMP were called the scene at 8:40 a.m.
Forced to costume up - or more than willing?

Forced to costume up - or more than willing?

Ed, my neighbor next door, says he was coerced into going out on Halloween evening with his six-year-old grandson.
Battlefords Stars ate up by Argos in Wilcox

Battlefords Stars ate up by Argos in Wilcox

The Battlefords Midget Stars have dropped five of their last six games, with the most recent losses coming at the hands of the Notre Dame Argos. Saturday, the Stars surrendered six first period goals and couldn't get on track suffering a 14-4 loss.

Fun for all at BUHF Festival of Trees

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is approaching incredibly fast with events from Thursday, Nov. 25, to Saturday, Nov. 27.
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