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Movie Gallery closing a sign of times

Movie Gallery closing a sign of times

As many movie fans in the area know by now, Movie Gallery is closing up shop in North Battleford. It's part of a nationwide bankruptcy liquidation of 131 stores across Canada.

City applies for debt limit extension

The City of North Battleford is applying to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for an extension to its debt limit, from $31 to $45 million. The city voted to make the application to the municipal board at their regular June 14 council meeting.

City urged to develop downtown revitalization strategy

Figuring out some possible ways to revive North Battleford's downtown was on the top of the agenda at North Battleford council June 14.

Study aims to improve women's health

Data from a three-year research project was presented at a gala at the North Battleford Western Development Museum in early June.
Sweet outing dispels bee myths

Sweet outing dispels bee myths

Don't believe everything you learn in animated films about bees is one of the messages students in Grade 2 from Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone took home from their field trip to Pedersen Apiaries near Cut Knife last week.

North Stars AGM sets up 2010-11 season

The behind the scenes operations of a hockey club produces many thankless hours or volunteers jobs and are essential to the success of a junior hockey club.

Standing solid on the rock

Ever felt the earth shake beneath your feet? I'm talking about literally shaking, not that sensation that may have accompanied your first brush with romance. I mean an earthquake kind of shaking.
Franco-Fun at École Père Mercure

Franco-Fun at École Père Mercure

The week that was in the pro sports world

The week that was in the pro sports world

Despite the overdue sunny weather during the weekend, some still stuck it out inside their houses and cabins. Those hiding indoors were not hiding from the floods, not in this area anyway, but from the swarms of bloodsucking mosquitoes.
Students inducted into Hall of Fame

Students inducted into Hall of Fame

Living Sky's best and brightest were applauded at the 2010 Student Hall of Fame Celebration June 10. Awards were presented to students in Grade 9 to 12 who excelled in areas such as academics, art and culture, athletics and leadership.
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