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Let's hear those sleigh bells ring

The recent snowfall may have some people singing, "It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you." Feb. 12, they'll be singing "Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go," as the fourth annual Cutter Rally comes to the Battlefords.

Making the right strides

Budding young hockey players will have a tough time making it to the NHL if they don't pull up their socks and learn how to skate better, that according to Calgary's Institute for Hockey Research.
SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan events

SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan events

Saskatchewan - it is a hockey hotbed which has produced 477 NHLers, and whether that includes the likes of Jason Herter of Hafford, who played one game, or Gordie Howe, who played 1,767, there is no doubt Saskatchewanians know and love hockey.
Players from 22 to 92 participate

Players from 22 to 92 participate

Maidstone Museum Board charity poker event Jan. 14, once again produced an evening of fun and laughter. Twenty contestants braved the cold and snow to participate and enjoy home cooked beef on a bun.

Booming year in building permits

North Battleford had a year for building permits in 2010, with final numbers beating 2009 in both numbers of permits and permit values.

NB debt limit extended to $45 million

The Saskatchewan Municipal Board's Local Government Committee has granted the City of North Battleford's request to increase its debt limit from $31 million to $45 million.

F.E. Holliday incident still on councillors minds

The incident that shut down F.E. Holliday water treatment plant and sent two workers to hospital was still on councillors' minds at Monday's North Battleford municipal services meeting.

Rec board hosts fundraisers

The Neilburg Recreation Board held a Christmas tree draw with 15 winners of $15.

No one injured in crash

The streets in the Battlefords are icy and slippery, leading to several minor vehicle crashes over the past 10 days.

Progress against pigeons

The City of North Battleford appears to be making progress against the proliferation of pigeons in at least one location in the city. The building at 1132-100th St.
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