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Battleford gets the beef

The Town of Battleford could soon be home to a meat packing plant, if town council approves the application.
Broncos take on Swedes at EPA

Broncos take on Swedes at EPA

The rink wasn't full, but the on-ice action was fast and furious as the Humboldt Broncos took on the Under-17 Swedish national team at the Elgar Petersen Arena on New Year's Day.

Firearms suspect released on conditions

A man arrested following a firearms-brandishing incident on Poundmaker First Nation has been released, on strict conditions. Arnold Pete appeared in provincial court Thursday morning before Judge Dan O'Hanlon in North Battleford.

City reminding residents to recycle trees

The City of North Battleford is once again sending out a reminder to area residents to recycle their Christmas trees now that the holiday season is over.
Care home hosts celebration

Care home hosts celebration

Oasis Personal Care Home in Speers held its annual Christmas party Dec. 19 with over 60 guests in attendance. Musical entertainment was provided by Howard Bulmer, Phyllis Cunningham, Norm and Colleen Wicks, and April Lafreniere.
Deadly gas

Deadly gas

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills one at care home

Water classification hampers village growth

The village of Ruddell can be added to the list of Saskatchewan communities in need of a potable water system, according to former mayor Byron Olsen. The village gets its water from a dugout. The water system is classified as hygienic.
Turning pumpkins into charity

Turning pumpkins into charity

TJ Omelchenko has been in the pumpkin business for the past three years. He's built up a regular clientele for his crop, experimented with different varieties and is planning to expand next year.

Poundmaker firearms suspect still in custody

A man charged in connection to a firearms incident on Poundmaker First Nation remains in custody pending a decision on bail. Arnold Pete of Poundmaker First Nation was in North Battleford provincial court Friday for a show cause hearing.

Physician recruitment hits a snag

Physician recruitment again topped the agenda of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings Ltd. board when they met Dec. 15 at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford.
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