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Property offences down, persons offenses up

It was another mixed bag as far as the July crime numbers in North Battleford, with crimes against the person recording a major spike while most other categories saw declines.

Great Canadian Oil Change coming

A new Great Canadian Oil Change will be coming to North Battleford. A three-bay drive-through oil change facility is to be built at 502 Frontier Way, in the C-3 commercial zone.

Building permit values hold steady in July

Building permit values in North Battleford held steady in the month of July in spite of a dip in the number of permits issued during the month. Only 9 permits were issued in July, down from 18 in July 2009.
GOTTA HAVE ART - Expressing joy in exploration

GOTTA HAVE ART - Expressing joy in exploration

Holly Hildebrand is a mixed media artist who "finds great joy in exploring the endless array of materials and their potential uses in the creative process.

Crops still way behind, but hoping for warmer weather

Farmers in the Northwest are hoping forecasts of warmer temperatures come true for the coming weeks as the entire province remains behind schedule with the harvest.
Locking Hearts Together - Choose supportive friends and have a lasting marriage

Locking Hearts Together - Choose supportive friends and have a lasting marriage

Does it seem like everyone around you is separating or divorcing? Is your sibling going through a divorce? How about a close friend or co-worker? If that's the case, you may want to put some social distance between them and you.
NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - I'm embarrassed to know you

NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - I'm embarrassed to know you

Ed, my neighbor next door, is embarrassed to know me. It is a "last straw" kind of thing. The list against me is pretty long with Ed. It has to do with me being a pencil pusher type.

Battlefords RCMP stats show improvement

The Battlefords city detachment of the RCMP saw some improvement in the month of August in the crime statistics.
FITNESS MATTERS - Stress and your body

FITNESS MATTERS - Stress and your body

We all know what stress is. We probably all experience it from time to time, maybe even daily.
Saskatchewan cultural exchange fall tour kicks off

Saskatchewan cultural exchange fall tour kicks off

The rhythm of the school day was a little different than usual in Paradise Hill Monday. The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange kicked off its annual tour spending the day with Division I and II students.
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