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WPD shoots for three crammed ambulances

WPD Ambulance has partnered with the Battlefords Empty Stocking fund to once again bring smiles to the faces of the children this holiday season. Ambulance personnel will be collecting new toys for the children of the Battlefords and area.

Mennonite Closet issue returns to council

The ongoing issue of expanding the Mennonite Community Closet was back - yet again - at North Battleford city council Monday night.

Round Hill Riders hold elections

The Round Hill Riders 4-H Club held elections this month. Elected were: president - Nelda Swistun; vice-president - Jessica Haryung; secretary - Linaya Sidebottom; and treasurer - Shannice Poitras. Club reporters are Morgan Nyholt and Nelda Swistun.
Gallery puts on a new face

Gallery puts on a new face

The newest exhibit at the Allen Sapp Gallery compares and contrasts the personal approach in Sapp's portraits with the more detached view offered by early photographs of aboriginals, but it also introduced a new face to the gallery, that of Marcus Mi

Homeless get a leg up

City council has given the green light to a homeless shelter to be operated by the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre on 103rd Street not far from the city's downtown core.

Yard pride earns prizes

The North Battleford Housing Authority and Battleford Housing Authority have announced the 2010 Yard Pride winners: The housing authorities hold annual yard pride contests to celebrate and encourage excellent yard care.
Living a scene out of a Christmas carol

Living a scene out of a Christmas carol

Scenes in Maidstone Friday night were straight out of classic Christmas carols, as the community and the chamber of commerce held their annual Moonlight Madness and Santa Claus Night.

Chamber director seats up for election

: Nominations have closed in the race for the eight open seats on the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Eleven candidates are running for the positions including three incumbents seeking re-election.
Taking in the Grey Cup experience in 24 hours

Taking in the Grey Cup experience in 24 hours

Why not? As I relaxed on a Saturday, looking forward to our Battlefords Publishing Christmas party that evening, my fingers got a workout from texting.
Drifting on an ocean of trouble

Drifting on an ocean of trouble

It was to be a trip of a lifetime for Adele and Lorne DeLong. They were going on a trip to Disney Land and on a cruise on the Carnival Splendor.
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