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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.

Neglected dogs rescued

The City of North Battleford has seized two dogs from a residence on the east side of the city. The dogs were taken into custody by special constables, assisted by the Saskatchean SPCA and the RCMP, on the morning of Dec. 7.

Indecent act reported

Lloydminster Rural RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in providing information about an indecent act reported Oct. 1. At 9:15 p.m a man was observed masturbating outside a business in Lashburn.
Touch Football League playoffs underway

Touch Football League playoffs underway

Sunday all eight teams in the North Battleford Touch Football League took to the field playing quarter final match ups with some surprises. The seventh place Home Hardware Broncos surprised the second place Gophers with a 36-35 win.
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