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Lehman Creek fisheries project reclaims the shoreline

Lehman Creek fisheries project reclaims the shoreline

A project to reclaim the shoreline on Lehman creek near Cochin has now been completed. It was a fisheries enhancement shoreline restoration project, said Kevin Jones, vice-president of the Lost Horse Creek Wildlife Federation.

Ritz, Bjornerud announce aid for farmers

Last week's meeting of agricultural ministers in Saskatoon wrapped up with the announcement of aid for farmers hit by the recent flood damage across Saskatchewan.

Break in to business on 20th Avenue

North Battleford continues to be hit by break and enters. This time, Battlefords RCMP were called to a 20th Avenue business hit with an early-morning break and enter July 4.
NDP tour Northwest health care facilities

NDP tour Northwest health care facilities

Long-term care and issues surrounding doctor shortages and health-care personnel were on the radar of the provincial NDP last week as they toured the Northwest.
Fort Pitt's place in history secured

Fort Pitt's place in history secured

Throughout the west, history buffs and visitors are commemorating the125th anniversary of the events of the North West Resistance of 1885.

Local golfer is in the hunt after day one

North Battlefords' Club Champion was looking to put his golfing skills to the test this week during the Saskatchewan Amateur Women's & Mid-Amateur Men's Championships at Kenosee Lake. After day one, Dwayne Johnston is tied for 16th at +6.
In with the new, out with the old

In with the new, out with the old

The Rotary Club's president's wind-up in June ushered in the third female president in the history of the Battlefords chapter, which was established in 1920.

Tax protest a move in the right direction

Dear Editor A lot of folks in British Columbia are mad as hell about their government's proposed new HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), and it appears they don't plan to take it anymore.

Street party key in fight against crime

Dear Editor The North Battleford East Side Good Neighbor Network (NBESGNN) put on a street party in support of neighborhood wellness in 2008.

Bandits Red are provincial champions

As the host team of a provincial championship the pressure is always on to put a competitive product on the field and this past weekend was no exception.
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