Headlines No new money for city via SUMA convention, mayor says Health Region wants to hire more Aboriginal people Crime Stoppers wants your help to solve these local crimes Rider VP highlights secrets to their marketing success Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Chamber president, directors officially sworn in Chamber president pressing for change in commerical tax structure Battleford Library building 100 years old New job for Frontier Mall manager Chamber directors recognized for service Chamber employees honoured for their dedication Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines It’s up to Liberals, voters to decide the party’s future, Bater says Little Pine students inducted into anti-bullying program City council praises Friendship Centre for keeping shelter open Health Region sets out organizational priorities Ritz says cutting red tape for agriculture is a top priority Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines CU Plex fundraisers now have now raised at least $9.35 million Local skater named Sask. Senior Skating Silver Ladies Champion Prairie North Health Region expected to balance budget at year’s end Piano adjudicator self taught, has prestigious credentials  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines All four girls who trashed school, grocery store in town now sentenced Renovated Opera House won’t be open until at least 2013: Bauche 3.4 million worth of retrofits proposed for Prairie North Health Region Meetings re: arts community went well, organizer says Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines City contributes up to $6,000 to keep homeless shelter open Ads for Sask. Hospital architect, consultant could begin next week Accidents on Highway 4 in town more than double 2010 figures False fire call spurs lots of police, firefighters and ambulance workers Lucky Man First Nation chief feels “cheated” by PM  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Special city council meeting re: Emergency Homeless Shelter today Dekker Centre GM, board of directors chosen Transitional housing applications should be available at food bank Local resident Ray Hickson wins $1,000 in BUHF Monthly Lottery Canadian cattle, sheep and goats can now be shipped to Philippines Darlene Kingwell returned to Credit Union board by acclamation Chamber bringing in speaker on how to attract, retain staff Crime Stoppers officials ask for your help to solve local crimes Thieves worked hard to rob safe in Wilkie Strings adjudicator has extensive experience   Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines City Hall renos could cost $2.5 million; city earmarked $1 million: Crush Snow clearing contractors can get noise bylaw exemptions N.B. council endorses transitional housing, homeless shelter projects City council highlights Town employees, volunteers receive recognition for years of service What caused those weird sounds, lights?  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Health region meets provincial 12-month surgical wait time goal Construction N.B. Energy Centre on budget, on schedule: Balan Red Pheasant F.N. one of four reserves to get high speed internet CU Plex donors can go on tour of facility  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Uncertain when trial date for accused sex offender will be held Ritz hails South Korea’s decision to import Canadian beef Local racers dominate races at Table Mountain on the weekend N.B. mayor says changes need to be made to noise bylaw exception  Events & Announcements Photo Stories CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Breaking News - Sex offender to stand trial Former casino dealer must come up with big bucks or may face jail Humane Society sees double its regular number of animals, due to cold Housing project for low-to-moderate-income residents celebrated Sask. Chamber helping to celebrate city’s 100th birthday in 2013 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce sets 2012 executive Watermain break “isolated;” will be fixed in the spring Crime Stoppers officials ask for your help to solve these crimes   Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Smoking now banned on all Prairie North Health Region property Pilot program could provide oil patch jobs for up to 450 F.N. people BATC, NWRC sign agreement to remove education barriers Frequently asked questions about PNHR tobacco, smoke-free policy  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines City mayor hopeful a way will be found to keep homeless shelter open No. 1 water treatment plant shut down periodically this week Trailer fire on Sweetgrass First Nation remains under investigation Two Little Pine First Nation residents busted for alleged drug trafficking Four people arrested for theft, firearms charges, etc. Nearly 200 competitors coming to STARSkate competition here Community Foundation looking for fundraising ideas  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Temporary homeless shelter closing at the end of the month N.B. Fire & Emergency Services first in Sask. with new equipment Three public consultation meetings next week re: Opera House, the arts RCMP need your help to find missing man Correction Vocal arts adjudicator has fantasticresume Watch out for “Computer virus” scam   Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Three of four young offenders now sentenced for Battleford break-ins Coyote shot at Sask. Hospital confirmed to have distemper Wall of Fame being relocated Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold hearings in N.B. Chamber president wants city, town to work more closely with Chamber Innovation Credit Union’s Battleford branch is about to be renovated Two-vehicle accident causes minor injuries Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS   C

Headlines Missing girl found safe and sound Snow-clearing business operator relieved to receive noise exemption City council grants in-kind space at airport to air rescue group Ritz meets with like-minded Wheat Board directors RCMP ask for your help to solve cold case of gunshots fired Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Missing youth with ties to the Battlefords found  City budget approved by 5-2 vote Sewer, water, garbage collection bylaws come back to council Jan. 23 City council highlights Man gets more than three years for beating death of another man Tests on coyote negative for rabies; results re: distemper not in yet Vehicle hits tree; driver suffers minor injures, Dep. Fire Chief says Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Ritz says class action lawsuit won’t change decision re Wheat Board Western Canadian Wheat Growers receptive audience for Ag minister Musical education brings big benefits for students Shooting suspect found Two residents on Transit Committee for one more year WDM needs volunteers RCMP ask for your help to solve break-in, robbery in small village Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Drywall, tiling up; painting underway in much of the CU Plex Riverview garage hit by fire a “total loss,” fire chief says Eleven board members elected to Chamber instead of just 10 Two-vehicle accident on Battlefords Bridge Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Cause of fire described as “suspicious” Man sentenced for minor role re: shotgun blasts into house window Health Region responding to Auditor’s concerns re: infections Operation Red Nose was a great success  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Possibly diseased coyote shot near Sask. Hospital New Battlefords MLA settling into his job This weekend is a Weekend of the Arts Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Battlefords New Year’s baby born Jan. 1 Beef from the Battlefords area could soon move again to South Korea Ritz says he’ll work on finding jobs for laid-off Maple Leaf employees Battlefords Music Festival deadline just 11 days away Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Highway 4 twinning, Gasoline Alley, Opera House big projects in 2012 CU Plex Curling facility will have top quality ice, spokesman says Chamber considering what to do with education seminar surplus Accidents Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines RCMP search for two men after woman “clubbed” with shotgun Citizen, Jr. Citizen of the Year announced Emergency crews respond to two accidents Completion of CU Plex expected to be major highlight in 2012 Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines New tower improves cell service, SaskTel officials say North Stars remain one of the best Junior A hockey teams in Canada North Stars head coach/GM says great mentor helped him get his start Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City’s sewage treatment plant running close to capacity in summer City working to solve sewage sludge problem N.B. well water treatment plant expansion almost completed Workers ask for city residents’ co-operation as tree pruning continues Local nurses shown on SUN video Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Fatal crash just before Christmas under investigation N.B. Fountain Tire franchise gives $50,000 to CU Plex City water treatment plant sits on flood plain City urges residents to help them recycle natural Christmas trees Cornerstone Ministry’s Christmas supper attracts big crowd Battlefords District Care Centre residents go on dates Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Santa gives Handi-Bus Service a new Handi-Bus Sex offender arrested on Red Pheasant First Nation North Battleford will host figure skating championships next month Shooting suspect on the run now faces third charge Growing city needs more City Hall staff, councillor says Future of costly surface water treatment plant should be examined Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Charges against man who accidentally ran over his son stayed Part of Railway Ave. temporarily closed today City councillor says private developer could help build new Civic Centre Service road for Battleford West to go to tender this winter Future for town looks bright, Battleford mayor says Live cattle can now be sold to United Arab Emirates City resident wins top prize in BUHF Monthly Lottery Crime Stoppers officials need your help to solve these crimes Town council buys cab and chassis Students urged to enter Speech Arts category in Music Festival Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City budget set; tax increase remains at 3.9 per cent Hospital’s dialysis unit will run three more days a week in new year City policing reserve should cushion blow if city reaches 15,000 mark Two Battleford residents charged with drug trafficking Bylaw enforcement officers happy to help food bank, educate public City plans to divert spring runoff around Woodlawn Cemetery Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines RCMP ask for your help to find shooting suspect CU Plex fundraising committee now just $700,000 short of goal Special constables say ‘donate to food bank’ in lieu of fines Lights Before Christmas contest winners Stay off river ice, Fire Chief warns Winter wheat is a win/win for farmers, birds, DU agrologist says Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Drug trafficking charges laid against two N.B. residents Ambulance official grateful for local good Samaritans Ritz celebrates new law that strips CWB of grain marketing monopoly Local farmer says he’ll lose $20,000 a year under new CWB law Ambulance staff respond to three vehicle accidents Battleford Central, EMBM students help food bank with hampers Maunula elected chair of the Council of Battlefords Realtors Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City mayor plans to run again, town mayor will not N.B. mayor doesn’t expect cut in proposed tax hike City may retain both galleries, despite challenge during budget meeting Council wants to find more revenue from cultural recreational facilities Light standards installed along Highway 4 in Battleford Well-known local businessman passes away  Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines WPD Ambulance only able to stuff one ambulance with toys Wednesday Stabbing incident remains under investigation Two men arrested for disturbance downtown City Hall spending $20,000 to go as paperless as possible Hospital Foundation receives $6,000 from Sr. Citizens Action Now Eleven candidates run for 10 positions on Chamber board of directorsN.B. Ducks Unlimited official hopes to see prov. wetland policy adopted Carol Festival raises $1,877.30 for Empty Stocking Fund Music Festival will accept late entries until Jan. 20 Events & Announcements CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Missing girl found safe and sound City Finance Director leaving after more than seven years here Dekker Centre projected to be completed about two months behind schedule City budget, five-year plan formally introduced Vacancy rate in Battlefords falls from 3.7 per cent to one per cent City council notes Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines RCMP ask for your help to find missing 14-year-old girl Temporary homeless shelter may run out of funds Jan. 21 Local students, teachers, chaparones attend We Day in Winnipeg Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Average N.B. homeowner could see $56 increase in civic taxes Two men face seven charges in home invasion, attempted robbery Freedom of Information Act accidentally violated, city official says Much of Dekker Centre could be substantially complete next Tuesday Correction Ritz welcomes Japan’s decision re: beef imports Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City Hall projects 3.9 per cent tax hike Body confirmed to be missing man American man said to have received one year for child porn charges Charges pending in North Battleford break-in, attempted robbery Food hamper applications down Opera Saskatoon looking at returning to the Battlefords Feds provide more than $750,000 for malting barley industry Battleford Beaver Blues off to a strong start Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Foul play ruled out re: body found in North Battleford house Water Treatment Plant No. 1 running again Wheat Board anti-monopoly bill will proceed, despite Fed. Court ruling Drunk driving trial for Red Pheasant chief set Youth sentenced for Super A, Battleford Central break-ins, etc. Ladies share painful stories during day to end violence against women Three volunteers honoured for their help with health program Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Man arrested for making threats against children, causing mischief Sexual assault suspect transferred from Battlefords in T.O. court today RCMP looking for missing North Battleford area resident Problems with Highway 4 twinning should be fixed next year: Mayor Local man receives three provincial school board awards Local resident danced for PM in Opera House Health program expanded Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines BREAKING NEWS - Man wanted for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl turns himself in Closed portion of Railway Ave. should re-open late this afternoon Credit Union donates $124,245 for hospital operating room equipment Opera House, cultural community consultation attracts 120 people Lock your vehicle, remove keys, RCMP warn the public Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Charges of causing death dropped against man in N.B. court Vehicles in handicapped zones will be ticketed after two hours: city City on the hook for heating costs as Curling Rink, Field House are built 20 applications in for GM of Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Demolition of old car wash building staved off, for now at least Crime Stoppers officials need your help to solve these local crimes $50 million injection into Agprogram will spur innovation Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines N.B. to investigate which, if any, non profits receive rent-free city space New MLA makes his first speech Monday Program to link arts, culture groups with businesses launched Arts and culture groups revitalize depressed areas: Brokop Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City can’t do much about discoloured water until spring N.B. council will re-look at bylaw re: clearing snow from sidewalks Issue re: clearing snow from parking lots at night to resurface Dec. 12 Lorie Whitecalfe new chief of Sweetgrass First Nation City resident wins $1,000 top prize in BUHF Monthly Lottery Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City council Oks four-way stop at Lawrence School Ritz defends vote to kill wheat board monopoly Sapp painting in Sotheby’s auction didn’t sell Service held re: famine in Ukraine and other countries Program to help artists handle business begins today in N.B. Lights Before Christmas competition underway Local performers give concert to promote CD Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Three people rescued after being trapped in stalled elevator Little Pine stabbing-in-the-back suspect arrested in N.B. Arson suspected in camper fire Balmy high temperature Sunday ties Battlefords record Substantial completion date for Dekker Centre pushed back a month Aquatic Centre pool area will have about 6 Ks of pipe in it Bar and lounge, and lots of viewing area in Curling Centre Futsal will be played in Field House Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Little Pine man recovering after apparent stabbing incident Feds pump $690,000 into livestock, forage sectors City announces snow-clearing priorities Free skating program attracting more people all the time Swiss exchange student adjusting well to life in the Battlefords Watch out for suspicious people in rural areas, RCMP say Help RCMP catch thieves stealing solar panels Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Operation Red Nose begins tonight Man sentenced for dangerous driving Art Walk Open House attracts 23 people Bresaylor should be UNESCO cultural site: Battlefords resident Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines American man faces three charges re: hunting accident Be ready for possible infrastructure money, town mayor says Town councillors say it’s time to turn Christmas lights on Town councillor impressed with new portion of water treatment plant Seven city employees receive service awards; three retirees honoured Trailer knocks down light standard at Don Ross Hill Weird looking highway markers have a purpose, council told Mayor apologizes for horse’s decision to “water” lawn Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City gives green light for temporary homeless shelter Town councillors express concerns about Highway 4 twinning project Empty Stocking Fund getting into full gear Open House for Art Walk today at the Chapel Gallery Hundreds attend feast, Round Dance for Residential School survivors Liaison worker agreement signed between Thunderchild, Health Region Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Power outages planned in Northwest, including Battleford   Battlefords Tourism looking for a Tourism Development Officer again Three city residents face drug charges after search of home RCMP find more allegedly stolen vehicles Ritz praises WTO ruling re: U.S. country-of-origin regulations Teahouse planned for new greenhouse location Battlefords area will get one of 11 portable cellphone towers Public meeting planned to collect Metis history in Battlefords area Opera House, Cultural Community Consultation process begins Dec. 4 Local artists plan to create cultural newspaper/magazine Crime Stoppers officials ask for your help to solve these crimes Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Boy hit by vehicle back home Three youths face a total of 61 charges re: allegedly stolen vehicles Motorists should be ultra careful and pedestrians should use crosswalks Investigation into hunting accident should be completed by today Drunk driver who crossed double solid line gets six months in jail Red Pheasant First Nation chief fined $750 Food Bank executive director likes Potash Corp. fundraising pledge Youth Soccer donates $75,000 to CU Plex Field House Battlefords exchange student experiencing flooding in Thailand Vehicle slides off Territorial Drive into ditch: motorist safe Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Eight-year-old boy hit by vehicle at Notre Dame School Taskforce created to help deal with Maple Leaf Bacon Plant closure Single-vehicle accident Youth gets deferred custody for assaulting girlfriend, stabbing himself Man to be sentenced in January for cheating at Gold Eagle Casino Fundraising dinner for group home for boys Battlefords-area biodiesel plant may still be built, despite ADM plant Ritz announces Agricultural Innovation Program   Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Inspectors already checking out proposed Homeless Shelter N.B. residents warned to watch out for discoloured water City council notes Beef on a Bun raises $1,444 for Empty Stocking Fund Lots of fun attractions at Festival of Trees Carnival and Bazaar RCMP asking for your help to find stolen trucks Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Reclaim Outreach Centre must now be upgraded for Homeless Shelter Bee-J’s opposes Homeless Shelter near it, but agrees one is needed Former mayor hopeful council will change its mind on $5,000 grants Forty-three new lots in Killdeer brings city inventory close to 100 Council receives plans for five new structures in the city Still time to register for Downtown Christmas parade Festival of trees only eight days away Deer on highway blamed for rollover Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Four people face drug charges after search of N.B. home Hundreds turn out for Remembrance Day services in the Battlefords Ten people receive Star Quality Service Excellence awards Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Local construction company pleads guilty to three OHS violations On-line auction for CU Plex raises $61,248 Flames near Regional Care Centre due to planned venting of natural gas Battlefords Boys and Girls Club raises about $53,000 via gala Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to solve these local crimes Ritz announces formation of agricultural forum Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Speed limit bylaw for Highway through town passed Phase 1 of Highway 4 twinning project virtually complete Cox’s win in Battlefords creates Remembrance Day protocol question Special guest at North Battleford Remembrance Day banquet CFB Wainwright troops in Battleford for Remembrance Day activities Permits for new homes in Battleford approved Deadline for entry in Boys and Girls Christmas Parade is today Fire department, N.B. RM team up to obtain water tanker truck Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Battlefords Green Party candidate says he’ll try again in four years Aboriginal women from reserves in financial limbo in transition houses Kramer tractor wants to rezone some of its land highway commercial Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Battlefords MLA-elect Herb Cox vows to represent all constituents Will former MLA Len Taylor run for NDP leadership? Hafford man killed in two-vehicle accident Accused in Paradise Hill toddler’s death remains in custody Power outage caused by problem with substation breaker Expect more snow on Friday Four weekend accidents in Battlefords; one involved a deer Food bank, schools, grocery stores collecting warm clothes for needy HeadStart On A Home grant for household incomes less than $65,000 BUHF 50/50 draw winners know how they’ll spend their winnings Local immigrants could be hurt by two-year moratorium New employees at Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre Geek Speak Announcements & Events Photo Stories CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Man charged with second-degree murder of 13-month-old child Water plant No. 1 shut down, discoloured water created Premier worries about strong poll numbers for Sask. Party Premier feels sorry for Battlefords residents Victim recovering from motorcycle accident at 13th Ave. and 100th St. Empty Stocking Christmas Hamper campaign begins next weekend Crime Stoppers officials hope you can help them solve these crimes Speers couple wins Rotary Club Trip of the Month Geek Speak Announcements & Events Photo Stories CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Water plant No. 1 shut down, discoloured water created Vote for Sask Party for $ it has spent and will spend here, Wall says Premier questions NDP candidate’s stand on Northland Power project Changes may be made to Hospital Foundation’s $100,000 Cash Lottery $100,000 Lottery’s top prize went to a deserving supporter: Wintonyk $100,000 Cash Lottery winners On-line CU Plex fundraising auction off to a strong start First Nations party could spur Aboriginal people to vote Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Justin Trudeau cancels today's visit to the Battlefords  North Battleford resident Nelson Heidt wins BUHF $100,000 Lottery RCMP investigating cabin fires at Jackfish Lake Local food bank, Lawrence School to send food home with needy kids Battlefords food bank usage fell by eight per cent Three more months in jail for woman who scratched police officer Girls charged with Battleford break-ins could be sentenced next week Last of nine Poundmaker TLE fraud accused chooses prelim. dates Snowy a.m. didn’t result in any calls re: accidents: ambulance, NBFES Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Justin Trudeau coming to the Battlefords Thursday Firefighters, SaskEnergy officials investigate suspected gas leak Liberals would build new Sask Hospital, despite proposed spending cuts Bater, Goodale hoping history repeats itself RCMP asking for your help to solve oilfield vandalism case Pre-kindergarten programs under development in local school divisions More people vacationing at home – including the Battlefords Tickets selling well for second annual CU Plex fundraiser Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Local man wins silver medal for saving his sister’s life during fire Maple Leaf Foods discussed expanding plant before announcing closure Gov’t funding jacked up costs for projects like CU Plex: Bater Battlefords RCMP investigating armed robbery You could win lunch with Brett Wilson in on-line auction for CU Plex Banned play now being turned into movie Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Premier back in the Battlefords Thursday Woman recovering after her vehicle collides with a horse Battlefords Tourism likes change to school year, school divisions wary Battlefords will need more infrastructure as migrants arrive here Battlefords still receiving most tourists from rural Sask, Alberta Feds are helping farmers, Ritz says Suggestions from RCMP for a safe Halloween Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

 

Headlines No big breakthroughs or miscues during All Candidates Forum Construction company gives $3,020 for CU Plex Perf. Arts Centre Battleford resident wins $1,000 first prize in BUHF Monthly Lottery Correction Case against employer re: accident on hold Staples, United Way donate school supplies to four city schools Indian Teacher Education Program offered in N.B. for first time Tips to stay safe during Halloween Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Info on what to do about speeding in school zones expected Nov. 21 BWF President skeptical long gun registry will actually be killed Four people taken to hospital as a result of two accidents Liberal leader says debate between leaders produced nothing new Federal NDP leadership candidate tours Battlefords, Northwest Sask. Trade certification issues not being addressed, candidate says United Way receives $3,000 from RBC Foundation Progress continues on CU Plex Proposal to create Homeless Shelter on Nov. 14 council agenda Video contest entrants could find out today if they’ve won Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines City council votes to provide grant to condo developer CUPE Local 287 members overflow City Council Chambers City councillor upset with demolition at former stockyards City manager attends international city managers’ meeting Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Warrant issued for youth re: allegedly stolen firearms Sr. Soccer Association donates $20,000 to CU Plex Field House RCMP thank the public for their help in finding a missing woman Battlefords Liberal candidate criticizes, Sask Party, NDP platforms Closure of Maple Leaf Bacon plant an example of “profit over people” Good turnout to create healing garden Women’s Day Spa attracts about 125 people Week encouraging allies against homophobia a success, organizers say Federal government provides $195,000 to help market organic products Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Gold Eagle Lodge, Trails of 1885 finalists in Canadian Tourism Awards RCMP looking as of Friday for missing Red Pheasant First Nation woman Former N.B. resident inducted into Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame City, immigration reps hope to attend another job fair this spring Chamber of Commerce looking for about a dozen director nominations Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Liberal candidate slams NDP Sask Hospital, mental health plank Town crime stats mostly up year-to-date, but down for third quarter Town mayor wants to know the future of Battleford curling club bldg Councillors discuss green space in Battleford Semi hits semi in Frontier Mall parking lot Local men finish second in radio video contest Crime Stoppers ask for your help to solve these crimes Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Local officials disappointed by loss of Maple Leaf bacon plant jobs NDP leader vows to build new Sask. Hospital Lingenfelter pledges $45 million over four years for mental health care Chamber president likes Grit Industries move to N.B. Local residents win $20,000 BUHF Early Bird draw RCMP still looking for man missing from Red Pheasant First Nation Einsiedler back again as Battlefords Tourism TDO Metis Nation does a better job with books than most gov’ts: President Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Move of Grithog Industries manufacturing to N.B. confirmed Premier announces five-point plan to improve health care Premier insists new Sask. Hospital will be built Ritz introduces legislation to dismantle Wheat Pool monopoly RCMP corporal says he has no problem with Battleford home for boys New executive directors at United Way and Cdn. Mental Health Assoc. Ritz says he’s forged stronger ag trading ties with Russia Premier says Sask. Party candidate delivered for the Battlefords School bus drivers thanked Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines U.S. man facing N.B. porn charges may plead guilty in S’toon Chamber of Commerce hosting All Candidates Forum Town council approves increase from four to five boys in group home BATC CDC presents two cheques to Hospital Foundation Man who nearly ran over police officer gets nine months in jail Local radio pioneer passes away Preliminary hearings next April for Poundmaker TLE fraud case Local doctors providing pap tests for walk-ins Occupy the Battlefords organizers planning another event City firefighters forced to break down door to get to fire Battlefords businesses must compete globally, speaker says Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees Nov. 24-26 Co-ed Homeless could be in place next year, United Way official says Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Battlefords RCMP officer nearly run over during high speed chase Band office and medical clinic burns down on Mosquito reserve Proposed resource revenue talks slammed by Sask. Party, Liberals Recruitment Open House a chance for employers to find workers Canadian agricultural products now easier for Germans to find Battlefords beaten in Stuff A Bus competition again Crime Stoppers officials ask for your help to solve these crimes Dream of artists’ co-op still being pursued Quick-thinking resident extinguishes stove-top fire Geek Speak Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

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Headlines Occupy the Battlefords rally planned for Saturday Small business owner likes plan to eliminate small business tax NDP leader pledges resource revenue-sharing talks with First Nations N.B. judge sentences long-term offender to one month in jail NDP off to strong start, candidate claims NDP leader defends rent controls plank Council approves well connection project that’s way over budget Multiple unit housing starts up nearly one-third in the Battlefords City council notes Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines City council to quiz RCMP boss re: enforcing school zone speeds Council approves draft policy for home ownership assistance plan City council votes to hike paper recycling bill City mayor likes progress on CU Plex Local Liberal leader says NDP fund plan lifted from Liberal platform Correction Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines New employer coming to old Peak Mfg. bldg, sources say Steel going up on Field House, the last of four CU Plex modules City ponders best way to control traffic speeds in school zones Living Faith Chapel hosts Thanksgiving dinner City mayor proclaims this week as Fire Prevention Week Northwest communities receive $129,119 in grants from SLGA Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Healing garden to be created behind Allen Sapp Gallery Watch out for bridge replacement on Hwy 29 near the Battlefords Crime Stoppers officials ask for your help to solve these crimes Fifty-five entries for annual pet photo contest Harvest in Northwest 96 per cent complete Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Provincial election campaign begins next week Taylor says he offers voters “experienced, effective” voice Sask. Party has done a lot for the Battlefords: candidate Herb Cox Liberal leader Ryan Bater says province needs new opposition voice Green Party candidate says he’d vote the way his constituents want Fire Prevention Week activities begin this Saturday Lashburn man wins Previous Purchaser’s draw Battlefords United Way fundraising drive now underway Good turnout for third In Motion walk Accident Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS

Headlines Two local women face drug trafficking, crime proceeds charges Building figures down in Battleford Local MP urges Battlefords residents to give food to the Food Bank Town Ok’s agreement with itself Ritz receives report on “marketing freedom” Wilkie RCMP ask for your help re: hit and run case U.S. EPA decision will boost canola exports, Ritz says New, simpler test for bovine tuberculosis in the works SaskTel upgrading wireless network in North Battleford Reclaimed asphalt on roads at least somewhat successful experiment Announcements & Events CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS