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Young offender guilty in skatepark stabbing

A 17-year-old accused of stabbing another youth in an incident at the skatepark during the evening of Sept. 3 has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. The plea was entered in provincial court in North Battleford Thursday morning.
RIDER INSIDER - Riders win despite The Punt

RIDER INSIDER - Riders win despite The Punt

"The Call," or "The Punt," or whatever you want to call it, is something that will be debated by football fans in this province for a long time to come.

Crusaders go cross-country

As the leaves change colours many love to spend time outside and taking in the sites.
Turn on the water!

Turn on the water!

It was long over due and is now finally done. "We would like to officially turn on our irrigation system," said North Battleford Golf and Country Club board president Bryce Bohun seconds before the new irrigation system was started.
The transformation begins

The transformation begins

Even as the winter winds are headed our way, an idea is blooming in North Battleford: an idea aiming to transform the city. The North Battleford Communities in Bloom committee held their first meeting Sept. 15 at the Chapel Gallery.
CEY WHAT? - What was Ken Miller thinking

CEY WHAT? - What was Ken Miller thinking

I'm sure everyone has had this discussion about the punt the Saskatchewan Roughriders attempted and obviously since it didn't work very few are in favour of Ken Miller's choice.
Vikings not yet on right track

Vikings not yet on right track

It didn't start well for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings Friday against Bishop James Mahoney and it didn't get any better as the game went on. "It showed our lack of football knowledge," said Vikings' coach Jamie Sommerfeld.
LINDA'S LINES - What's a phone call worth

LINDA'S LINES - What's a phone call worth

When it comes to telephones, things sure have changed since I was a kid listening in on the party line.
Dumpster fires suspect arrested

Dumpster fires suspect arrested

An individual suspected of a wave of dumpster fire arson in North Battleford is now in police custody after being caught in the act by video surveillance cameras setting another fire Sept. 15.

Dialogue continues on BTC's CUPlex commitment: Toye

An inquiry as to whether Battlefords Tribal Council had provided confirmation of last fall's financial commitment for the Credit Union CUPlex was one of several items to dominate Monday night's city council meeting in North Battleford.
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