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Scare the kids and make them laugh

Scare the kids and make them laugh

A Halloween tradition returns to North Battleford again this year as the Halloween Guy will be back putting on a display doing his part to raise money this year to fight drinking and driving. Guy Turcotte, a.k.a.
The province gathers for cross-country championships

The province gathers for cross-country championships

Dozens of high school athletes from the Northwest laced up their runners and hit the dusty trail in Regina for the provincial cross-country meet Saturday. One Battle West athlete captured a goal medal while several others placed in the top 10.
Enjoy a night out with girlfriends

Enjoy a night out with girlfriends

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is fast approaching, with festivities from Thursday, Nov. 25, to Saturday, Nov. 27 at Gold Ridge Centre.

First responders are getting rare

First responder is a term given to an individual who is the first medically trained responder to arrive on scene of an accident. It appears that rural Saskatchewan has more than its share of challenges when it comes to the medical sector.

Alex Dillabough to get roof repairs

The Town of Battleford got some bad news Monday: they need to spend an additional $20,000 on the Alex Dillabough Centre roof. That news was relayed to Battleford town council by Randy Redding of the Battleford Parks and Recreation Department.

Fire at G & C Asphalt

An early-morning fire at G & C Asphalt has destroyed some heavy equipment at that property. The fire took place around 3:20 a.m. Oct. 20, outside the business located on 10016 Fyfe Ave.
Dynamic fiddlers to perform

Dynamic fiddlers to perform

When two of Canada's brightest stars wed in late 2002, audiences waited with bated breath for the concert of a lifetime.
Hopping Mad For the Last Time

Hopping Mad For the Last Time

Ed, my neighbour next door, had a slight accident recently. It had to do with a stubborn grain chute door. All Ed wanted to do was get a grain sample, but first the door wouldn't come open and then it wouldn't close.

NBCHS cross-country team meets provincial competition

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School cross-country team headed to Regina for the provincial championships Oct. 16.
North Stars fill net late in La Ronge for fourth win

North Stars fill net late in La Ronge for fourth win

It is too early to tell, but the Battlefords North Stars win in La Ronge Tuesday has the makings of a mid-season turning point.
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