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New funding for entry-level homes

Randy Graham of Innovation Credit Union approached Battleford Town Council Sept. 19 to introduce council members to a government program aimed at addressing housing concerns at the entry-level in Saskatchewan.

Axe killer to move to group home

Another step was taken towards returning Layne Larose to society last week, as he is being released to a group home in Saskatoon.
Fire department battles another grass fire

Fire department battles another grass fire

Saturday afternoon, the skies around North Battleford were filled with a smoky haze, the reason once again was a grass fire fed by dry and windy conditions across the Northwest.
Legion bestows honors on minister, bikers

Legion bestows honors on minister, bikers

The Royal Canadian Legion gave out two entirely different honours Sept. 27, one to a minister for service, and the other to bikers who have fundraised for the organization. In an emotional ceremony, the Legion Branch No.
NB wins Communities in Bloom category

NB wins Communities in Bloom category

North Battleford has won its category in the 2011 provincial Communities in Bloom competition. The announcement was made in a press release issued this week from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.

Connections made at job fair

City representatives at the National Job Fair in Toronto last week report making contact with people interested in relocating to the Battlefords for jobs.
Wish list for container to Africa released

Wish list for container to Africa released

They now have a facility. And a wish list. The day a local committee actually packs a shipping container full of goods to send to a village in Africa is coming closer, and things are slowly coming together.
Prosperity trickles down to the B'Fords: Anderson

Prosperity trickles down to the B'Fords: Anderson

The host of Prosperity Saskatchewan took his message about economic good times for the province to the Battlefords Sept. 27.

City considering business licenses for child care providers

It is something that has never been considered before. The City of Humboldt is considering charging a business license fee to private child care providers within the city.
Man dead after bar fight

Man dead after bar fight

A 46-year-old man is dead after what RCMP describe as an altercation at Chitek Lake Hotel Saturday afternoon. Police have identified the dead man as Jones Thomas of Pelican Lake First Nation. RCMP were called to the hotel at 1:30 p.m.
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