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A snapshot of creativity

Take some time to view the current works of regional photographers who make up the North Battleford Photography Club. The Chapel Gallery is hosting an exhibition of photographs until Oct. 26.
Innovative sound launches new BJS season

Innovative sound launches new BJS season

Battlefords Jazz Society is kicking off a new season Nov. 6 with a cabaret featuring Kamila Martel and the Ne'erDoWells. The group is described as a Saskatchewan original. It is a pop, gypsy, blues and roots rock band with an innovative sound.
An eye on something completely different

An eye on something completely different

My lust for baseball has put a temporary hold on my NHL predictions and by taking a break from hockey I can be far more accurate with my forecasting once teams like Detroit have played a dozen games. I'll sound like Nostradamus.

Youth sentenced in skatepark stabbing

A 17-year old youth was sentenced to 18 months - 12 in closed custody - after entering a guilty plea in connection to a Sept. 3 skatepark stabbing that sent another youth to hospital.
Huskies howl after victory

Huskies howl after victory

The North Battleford Touch Football League wrapped up Friday, with the Rhinos and the Huskies battling for the title.

Crime report: RCMP had hands full in September

The Battlefords city detachment of the RCMP had to deal with spikes in property and person offences in September, though break and enters were down for the month.

Another dumpster fire on 106th

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services were once again busy responding to a dumpster fire Friday evening. The fire broke out in a dumpster in the 1500 block of 106th Street around 5 p.m.
Vikings head into playoffs with convincing win

Vikings head into playoffs with convincing win

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior Vikings played their final regular season game in front of an energized crowd at Beaver Lions Stadium Thursday and the atmosphere helped them to a 15-0 win.

The weekend that was for Barons

The rinks around the Battlefords were fairly quiet on the weekend, but that doesn't mean there we no local minor hockey teams in action. The Peewee AA Barons were in Meadow Lake Saturday and pulled out a 5-3 win.
Service clubs put residents on the ice

Service clubs put residents on the ice

For the fourth straight season, seven service clubs from the Battlefords have stepped up and sponsored another year of the North Battleford public skating program.
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