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Rain drowns out parade

Rain drowns out parade

For the first time in history, the Battleford Parade has been officially cancelled, after heavy rains put a damper on festivities July 16. "It's a tough decision," said Mayor Chris Odishaw at the regular town council meeting July 19.

Glaslyn rollover kills one

One person is dead following a rollover near Glaslyn on the weekend. RCMP say the crash happened about five kilometers west of the town on Highway 3, where a vehicle struck a culvert and flipped over after veering off the road shortly after 11:30 p.
A century of innovation in agriculture

A century of innovation in agriculture

It was an extra special day for the Scott Research Farm Friday. Not only was it celebrating its 100th anniversary of agricultural research in Saskatchewan, but mustard seed producers received a boost from the federal government.

Duperron case to return to court Sept.9

The man who entered guilty pleas in connection to a February ATM stabbing incident at the Royal Bank will be back in court Sept. 9. Michael John Duperron had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and breach of a long term offender order.
Arm wrestling the wind

Arm wrestling the wind

I've been wishing for the call for a couple of years. I wasn't waiting by the phone, but every summer I hoped to get a chance to go on a real canoe trip.
Lloyd takes mosquito AA title in NB

Lloyd takes mosquito AA title in NB

North Battleford was the place to be for baseball action on the weekend as the provincial Mosquito AA title was decided.
Riders listen to head coach

Riders listen to head coach

When Kenny speaks, the Riders listen. The Roughriders were fumbling around on Saturday and looked listless as they trailed the Edmonton Eskimos 14-10 at halftime of their Week 3 game at Mosaic Stadium.

Tire slashing suspect in court

One of those accused of participating in a massive tire-slashing vandalism spree that hit North Battleford in June was in court facing multiple charges this week.

Third guilty plea in 98th Street home invasion

A third person has entered a guilty plea in connection to the violent Jan. 27 home invasion on the 1500 block of 98th Street. Dwayne Katcheech was in North Battleford Provincial Court Wednesday, July 14, where he entered a guilty plea to robbery.

Huck Hugh heads to hall of fame

Hugh Huck was the youngest of six brothers, all of whom left a legacy in Saskatchewan sports. Huck's legacy will be honoured in August as he is inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Huck was born in Vibank Oct.
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