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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.

Service excellence can even save lives

Dear Editor When you talk about customer service excellence, it is often the little extras that make the difference. Getting to know the customers' names, regular purchases and even everyday habits becomes commonplace.
Jets and Eagles cling to lead in NSRHL standings

Jets and Eagles cling to lead in NSRHL standings

Week 12 was a busy one in the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League with eight games on the schedule and teams battling for playoff positions. Jan. 12 in Meadow Lake, The Stampeders downed the Edam Three Stars 6-5 in overtime.

Chamber plans to attract new speakers

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is already planning its professional development events for later in 2011. Chamber director Paul Sayers updated the board Jan. 18 on the progress for attracting speakers.
Crunch time in NFL

Crunch time in NFL

I was beaten up once when I was about 13, but it did take 11 guys to get the job done properly. After recovering from my various medical issues I lived to fight another day. So will the Baltimore Ravens.

Fewer fire calls in 2010

It wasn't quite as busy a year for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services in 2010, and they are happy about that. Fire fighting activities were down in the city, with 340 calls compared to 415 in 2009.
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