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Red Cross recovery centre to close

Red Cross closed their Recovery Centre in North Battleford Friday. However, they emphasize the Red Cross will still be available to provide assistance to anyone still seeking assistance in the wake of the July flooding that hit the Battlefords.

Truck stolen

Maidstone RCMP are on the trail of a stolen truck that was taken between Sept. 25 and 27 from a business located in the industrial park in Maidstone.

Walkers rally around hope

The group was small but the smiles were wide as Maidstone CIBC hosted their annual Run for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research over the weekend. The group raised about $3,500 with the top earners being Dallas Wichman and Gail Twedt.

Structure fire deemed suspicious

An Oct. 4 fire is being treated as suspicious by fire officials. The blaze took place in the 1300 block of 106th Street. North Battleford Fire and Eemergency Services said the call came in around 6:05 p.m.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show at Hillside

Hunter Jumper Horse Show at Hillside

The autumn sun gleamed off the horses and sparkled in the eyes of the riders as Hillside Acres hosted a hunter/jumper horse show Saturday.

Battleford players have battle for a spot with the Hilltops

The Saskatoon Hilltops are preparing for their final home game of the regular season in which the team is 5-1 and will surely make another run at appearing in the Prairie Football Conference championship.
Sabres should be the best in their weak, but exciting division

Sabres should be the best in their weak, but exciting division

The NHL preview columns continue with the Northeast Division. Other than super-goon Milan Lucic and rookie Tyler Seguin, none of the Bruins roster could be picked out of a police line-up and a few aging vets like Recchi will not keep them close.

Torching case adjourned

The case of Brett Scholl, the 19-year-old accused of torching his ex-girlfriend's car, has been adjourned until Dec. 21.
Tiny rural church has moving history

Tiny rural church has moving history

More than 50 worshippers from the surrounding area filled Sandwith Community Hall for a special service to recognize the 100th year of the tiny Sandwith St. Philip's Church Sept. 26. Popular Rev.

Practice makes perfect - players and coaches get firsthand chance to improve

There has never been a doubt of Canadian hockey players' heart, but after losing in the Olympics in Nagano in 1998, Hockey Canada knew there had to be a bigger focus on the natural skill of Canadian hockey players.
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