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Storm cuts power in northwest region

Storm cuts power in northwest region

The first really vicious summer storm of 2011 swept through a wide portion of Saskatchewan July 3, with the Northwest not spared from the fury. High temperatures and a frontal system cooked up the storms, which swept in around 6 p.m. Sunday.
Nine accused of Poundmaker treaty land entitlement fraud

Nine accused of Poundmaker treaty land entitlement fraud

Charges have been laid for treaty land entitlement fraud, this time involving several leading officials on Poundmaker First Nation.

The services of Battlefords Interval House will continue to be required

"Although Interval House's board and staff remain committed to working toward the elimination of violence in our society, indications are that not much has changed in the past three decades and that family violence continues to be a serious problem i

Emerson Drive coming this weekend

Emerson Drive will be playing at the Carlton Trail Jamboree happening in Rabbit Lake Saturday. With over 15 hits in Canada, the band celebrates 10 years of success with their Decade and Driving tour.

Body found

The body of a missing man was found near Bruno

Collision involving police vehicle

A collision involving a police vehicle in North Battleford has led to a North Battleford woman being arrested. Michelle Taylor, 28, is charged with impaired driving and also faces a second charge of driving over .08.

Houk raises topsoil concerns

A steamed Councillor Trent Houk raised a fuss at city council over city administration's handling of topsoil removal in the city's southeast quadrant.

Dumais prelim hearing set

Dates have been set for the preliminary hearing for Norbert Dumais, charged with drug possession, sexual assault, uttering threats and breach of undertaking. The preliminary hearing has been set for Jan. 16 to 20 in North Battleford provincial court.

School's out and summer rocks with activities

School may be out but it doesn't mean the children have to be bored without school to keep them busy. The Maidstone Library will be hosting summer reading activities every Wednesday afternoon from July 6 until Aug. 24. Sessions will start at 2:30 p.
Wilson among Order of Canada recipients

Wilson among Order of Canada recipients

A former Battlefords resident turned nationally-known entrepreneur and businessnessman is one of those named to the Order of Canada. W. Brett Wilson is one of 50 people named to the Order of Canada last Thursday by Governor General David Johnston.
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