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Accident involving RCMP car discussed at city hall

A collision involving an RCMP vehicle in early September raised concerns from city councillors at Monday's municipal services committee meeting at City Hall. The incident happened Sept.
Donations received by Boys and Girls Club, NB Comp

Donations received by Boys and Girls Club, NB Comp

Two worthy recipients will be benefiting from generous donations made from the estate of Marianne Magdalene Wilgers, who devoted her life to nursing and public health before she passed away in 2008 at age 93.

Health care on life support

Dear Editor I would like to let the health district know their systems are not working. Closing labs, hospitals, yanking ambulance services and forcing people to go to larger centres, is not the answer.
Turkey vultures tagged

Turkey vultures tagged

In the middle of July, David and Darlene Goodwillie were sightseeing by their cabin on Sec.
A new day for special program

A new day for special program

The rooms are large and bright, the staff and participants are enjoying the new space and the grand opening was a chance to show everything off to the community and guests from afar.
Sister of murder victim to address anniversary event

Sister of murder victim to address anniversary event

Battlefords Interval House, the shelter for women and children fleeing violence, is celebrating 30 years of operation in the community with a special celebration in October.

Continued strong August building permit numbers

It continues to be an exceptional year for building permits issued in North Battleford, with the permit value showing another strong increase in August.

Giving the gift of warmth

It's that time of year again: the windows are closed more often than open, the house fills with the dusty smell of furnaces that haven't been lit all summer, scarves are making a come-back and winter gear shifts to the front of the closet.

Educators learn about Saskatchewan's resources

Jenna Welsh, Grade 9-12 science and physics teacher at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, experienced an opportunity to strengthen her teaching skills first hand during a Rock'n the Classroom GeoVenture Saskatchewan Mining Associatio

Young hockey players take in Female Festival

A weekend of skill development, fun and a chance to watch some elite hockey, that is what is in store for four local area hockey players and 156 others from across the province.
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