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Another group steps on the ice

The original seven community organizations involved with the North Battleford public skating programs stepped up for their fourth year of sponsorship recently, and, days later, another organization, North Battleford Elks, joined the team.

NBCHS Vikings so close to advancing

Two equally matched teams went head-to-head in the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate 3A football quarter-finals, and the North Battleford Vikings came within a point of moving on. "It's playoffs.
A cup of coffee's perfect companion

A cup of coffee's perfect companion

You're holding it in your hands, but you probably don't know much about what went into making this newspaper. First, let's start with the press.
A cold is a minor thing unless you're suffering from it

A cold is a minor thing unless you're suffering from it

Ed, my neighbor next door, is down sick with a cold. The only good thing about the cold is that it came after Ed finished combining.

105th Street home to be repaired, not demolished

A house that was placarded under the Public Health Act is being spared demolition, at least for now. Public Health recommended the house at 1511-105th St. be demolished. Administration was planning to issue a demolition order on the property.
Landscapes of international renown

Landscapes of international renown

A new exhibition of landscape paintings by Saskatchewan artist Dorothy Knowles will be shown at the Chapel Gallery starting Nov. 1. This exhibition is not to be missed.
Slumping Riders take thumping in Edmonton

Slumping Riders take thumping in Edmonton

With two games left in the 2010 regular season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have grabbed the nation's attention for all the wrong reasons.
Gold standard service honoured

Gold standard service honoured

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has recognized businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in providing excellent customer service to the community.

Sharks sink to bottom and still winless

The Sharks took on the Melville Prairie Fire on the weekend and something had to give, as both teams came in without a win. Unfortunately for the Sharks, Melville was able to take two wins, both by 6-1 scores.

Firearms incident under investigation

A firearms incident about 10 kilometers north of North Battleford has resulted in an arrest by Battlefords RCMP. A 76-year-old male from the Battlefords was later arrested without incident in connection to the case.
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