Entries for October 2009

No such thing as automatic recount, city clerk says

Mayor-elect looks forward to working with new council

Bus driver pleased with bus stop arm vote

Letter to the Editor - Voters made the right choice re: stop arms
and flashing lights

Voter turnout in N.B. slightly higher than last time

Local school board election results

Brett Wilson shares top 10 tips for small businesses and startups

Ian Hamilton is new mayor of North Battleford

Election results for the Town of Battleford

SJHL showcase tourney great for players, local businesses

Man killed in single-vehicle rollover near Paradise Hill

Local barrel racer wants another crack at world championship

City approves deal with BTC that could lead to more affordable housing

Manager touts changes, proposed improvements to Capitol Theatre

Speaker encourages young people to challenge the status quo

Volunteers improve energy efficiency in Wilkie

Rotary Club mayoralty forum attracts about 90 people

Aggravated assault case back in court Nov. 17

Victim of an accident near Battleford decides to stay in community

Luncheon celebrates $1 million in small business loans

Six people charged re: drug trafficking offences

H1N1 flu vaccine in Prairie North Health Region last week of October

Letter to the Editor - Town council candidate in favour of municipal funds for multiplex

Letter to the Editor - Non-resident confused by candidate’s remarks

Reception for Inspired By the Land art exhibit encourages unity

Who's who and who's new on the election scene

Pattinson feels better about multiplex location, finances

City oks urban reserve services agreement with Moosomin band

Water tower lights just being tested; not up permanently yet

Youth sentenced for burning down Little Pine band office

St. Vital staff express concern; kids afraid to cross 22nd at 3rd Ave.

B’fords Tribal Council announces $2.75 million for multiplex

Man faces allegations of assault

Adams, Weinrauch Star Quality Service Persons of the Year

Citizens on Patrol can’t use police radios, ask councils for help

Mooswa denied temporary unescorted pass
Council moving forward with Highway 4 improvements
Man threatens to sue city if homes are demolished
New Sask. Hospital, affordable housing Taylor’s top priorities

Breaker failure caused power outage, SaskPower spokesman says

Incentive offered to $100,000 Lottery ticket purchasers

Sobeys North Battleford wins award for diversity in workplace

Local barrel racer competing in International Indian Finals Rodeo

Former resident misses the Battlefords community

Garage fire causes major damage to garage, two vehicles

Need town council representation on golf course: candidate

City, town council candidates using the net in campaigns

Local resident finds old newspaper stories, pictures, and ads in walls

B’fords win first annual Stuff A Bus food drive competition

City urges residents to vote in Oct. 28 civic election

Local youth killed in vehicle/bike accident

Multiplex, taxes, affordable housing dominate city all candidates forum

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box kicks off at Alliance Church

Star Quality Service Excellence awards announced

BUHF receives $200,000 toward $440,000 operating room reno project

Water from tap causes basement to cave in

Participation down for Walk the Battlefords

Clark brothers engage church youth ministry

Woman convicted of killing six people in Canada Day
Crash applies for unescorted pass from prison

Anderson promotes progression and preservation of town

City needs safe, affordable housing: council candidate

New tourism development officer finds job fun, challenging

Art exhibition showcases local, internationally famous artists

Local resident playing in World Masters Beach V’ball Championships

Town councillor wants to improve relationships between city, town

Emergency crews respond to fires, accident

City invites more financial assistance apps from community groups

Nine new fire chiefs for a day

Keeping taxes low, improving infrastructure high priorities, B’ford town council candidates say

Candidate wants to bring youth perspective to city council

Accident on Territorial Drive; none seriously injured

Multiplex has to be affordable, city council candidate warns

Town council candidate presses for “fairness” in base tax

Bob Foreman and Bill Hall both running for LSSD Board

Food banks compete to “Stuff a Bus”

Town council gives province until Oct. 19 to approve highway deal

Town council refers golf course irrigation fundraiser to budget

Judge says Art Dagenais can get back five of seven seized guns

Camper totaled in rollover near Denholm; dog lost

David George believes past experience beneficial to council

Youth heading to New Mexico for Aboriginal rodeo finals

Reid says if he’s mayor, city will have new economy, own power grid

Marchers protest call for new Sask. Hospital to be built

Local aboriginal band nominated for rock album of the year

Thinning the Border tour

Amazing yields given the year

B’fords area urged to sell itself during Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Wal-Mart presents cheque for Denholm flood relief

Sakewew powwow celebrates success, new funding agreement

Author raised in Cochin launches book re: Metis

Mayoralty candidate wonders if multiplex is needed at all

Taylor urges province to provide “infrastructure funds to golf courses

This coming week is Fire Prevention Week

JP2 students participate in Challenge Day; encouraged to Be the Change

Hay prices high but sales limited

Grain price reality check

Seventeen candidates for city council, 11 for town council

Cholin hopes for early release of H1N1 vaccine

Chamber hosts all candidates’ forums for Oct. 28 election

Brett Wilson speaker at conference in North Battleford Oct. 28

World Breastfeeding Week begins today