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Treat or trick, have your pick

As the days grow shorter and the shadows longer, thoughts of the darker holiday may start creeping into the minds of Battlefordians.

Bus bylaw a joke

Dear Editor Regarding the City of North Battleford bylaw about school bus activated stop arm and flashing lights: it's a farce. I just spent all afternoon in court lately to testify against a driver who failed to stop.
Fundraising campaign targets readers

Fundraising campaign targets readers

Maidstone High School officially kicked off for our school's yearly QSP magazine sale campaign Oct. 5. Magazine sale run until Oct. 21. If you are interested in ordering a magazine subscription please call the school or order online at www.qsp.ca.
In the running for provincials

In the running for provincials

Sunlight filtered through the trees as buses, vans, trucks and cars filled with young runners made their way east of Meadow Lake last Thursday. The Northwest School Division hosted their district cross-country running championship at St.
Green leader stops in Battlefords

Green leader stops in Battlefords

The provincial leader of the Green Party took the pulse of the Battlefords in a recent visit. "The province has never needed a Green 小蓝视频 more than they do now," said Larissa Shasko, party leader, who was in North Battleford Oct.
Voters across North America out for blood

Voters across North America out for blood

When it comes to my outlook as a reporter I tend to be a "big picture" type of individual. So here's the latest North America-wide trend to ponder.
University struts its stuff

University struts its stuff

The world of post-secondary education is a competitive one, according to University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon. "In the last 10 to 15 years, we've seen an increasingly competitive world in terms of post-secondary education," he said.

Cream cans and egg crates

The numerous initiatives to revitalize rural Saskatchewan are hopeful signs, but they have not yet taken the rural economy back to the healthy state of diversification that characterized the pioneer era.

Red Cross recovery centre to close

Red Cross closed their Recovery Centre in North Battleford Friday. However, they emphasize the Red Cross will still be available to provide assistance to anyone still seeking assistance in the wake of the July flooding that hit the Battlefords.

Truck stolen

Maidstone RCMP are on the trail of a stolen truck that was taken between Sept. 25 and 27 from a business located in the industrial park in Maidstone.
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