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STR8 UP gives report on preventing gangs during visit to NB
Local residents had an opportunity to find out more about preventing gangs and helping youth leave them when STR8 UP visited North Battleford for a community meeting Tuesday. STR8 UP was part of ...
Jan 16, 2019
POLL: How do you feel about Jones leaving the Riders?
Jan 16, 2019
Moderately Successful Coach Leaves Riders – Leaves No Cup Behind
Ironically it was just after I received an email asking about a number of Rider game worn jerseys I was putting up for sale that I got word about Chris Jones leaving the Riders for the Cleveland Brown...
Jan 16, 2019
R.M. of North Battleford continues to support sport, culture in North Battleford
Lawmakers in the R.M. of North Battleford have unanimously voted to continue to support sport and culture in the City of North Battleford. The rural government has provided in excess of $100,000 to th...
Jan 16, 2019
Wilkie hoping for success in Kraft Hockeyville challenge
Wilkie residents will be facing off with their competitors once again this year as they get ready to participate in the Kraft Hockeyville challenge. Helen Urlacher, who is spearheading the local effor...
Jan 16, 2019
SNC-Lavalin to be Saskatchewan Hospital facility manager
SNC-Lavalin will fill the facility manager role for the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford after being selected by Graham Capital Partners. The 30-year contract includes responsibilities for the b...
Jan 16, 2019
Lagoon funding, attracting businesses top town budget public hearing
A slowdown in the economy and some big-ticket items to pay for down the road has the Town of Battleford eyeing marginal hikes to property taxes and utility rates in their 2019 budget. Proposed is a tw...
Jan 16, 2019
Take Wind Chills Seriously
It is cold and wind chills across the province need to be taken seriously. Make sure you are dressing appropriately for the weather. Cold injuries, like frostnip, frostbite and hypothermia, can happen...
Jan 16, 2019
126-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Dinosaur Dung
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! For 126 million years, a very specific record of dinosaur behavior has weathered the eons. Coprolite is the fossilized feces left behind by dinosaurs. Thou...
Jan 16, 2019
Elvis Tribute Artist Coming to North Battleford
Jeff Bodner – Elvis Tribute Artist will be performing at the Air Cadets Hall – 792 111th St. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by callin...
Jan 16, 2019