Entries for December 2009

Autopsy performed on deceased child

Lessard, Garden Citizen, Jr. Citizen of Year; Hickson Citizen of Decade

Multiplex, water treatment plant expansion key to future: Hamilton

Snow sculptures planned to celebrate torch relay in city

Chamber works on strategic plan for New Year

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There could be more federal money for local projects Ritz says

Feds working to open new markets for western grain, pulses: Ritz

RCMP ask for your help to solve rural break-ins

Infant found dead

Route for Olympic Torch Run announced

Fund may be set up in Stan Wychopen's name, mayor says

History book issue symptom of "war" between town, residents

Resident claims community isn't friendly to "outsiders"

Mayor defends committee's decision to publish separate book

The Source bought out by Bell Canada

Innovation Credit Union announces site for special members’ meeting

RCMP ask for your help re: indecent exposure case

Funeral set for well-known artist

Lots of accidents in Battlefords and area

Fire chief praises Good Samaritans

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate chooses to serve in Battleford

Woman killed in crash north of the Battlefords

Town considering more money for multiplex

Mixed reactions from city, town over revenue-sharing freeze

New diesel trucks "stink" as they warm up, B'ford mayor says

Town council notes

An interview with Santa

Town council gives itself a raise starting Jan. 1

Two taken to hospital after crash north of B’fords

Regional Care Centre should be rebuilt or replaced: Odishaw

Local mayors disappointed by decision to shelve nuclear power plant

Aspiring filmmaker returns home for the holidays

B’fords RCMP arrest alleged tire thief

Food bank gives out 380 Christmas hampers up from 350 in ‘08

Hospital Foundation reaches donation goal, thanks to Festival of Trees

Operation Red Nose Rides on par with previous weekend

New manager for Fort Battleford has big plans

Hairstylists graduate from NWRC

Man sentenced for child porn on computer, flash drive

Accused in court Tuesday re: armed robbery

New exhibit opened at NB Western Development Museum

Christmas lights winners

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City building inspector anticipates strong year ahead

City trying Internet, new technology, to find Parks & Rec director

Numbers climb for Operation Red Nose

Youth honoured during Christmas gala, fundraiser

BUHF monthly lottery winners announced

Cram an Ambulance Big Success

Special Innovation Credit Union board meeting called

More food hampers going out this year

Community group to spearhead multiplex funding

New rentable units to be available in Battlefords

Fire department Christmas message

City council sends multiplex to tender

City council highlights

Immigrant Resource Centre helping immigrants adjust to

City represented during Vancouver Winter Olympics

Two-vehicle crash sends two to hospital

City transit report recommends buying three buses, expanding routes

Empty Stocking Toy Fund needs further donations

Taste of Culture organizers looking for more groups, volunteers

Man gets at least 15 years for killing 82-year-old woman

First step toward new housing developments in Battleford

Town Hall may be renovated in Phase 2 of Opera House renos

Local RCMP officer chosen as Olympic torch bearer

Local church gives tour of ancient Bethlehem

City taxpayers could be hit with tax hike, service cuts, Hamilton says

Six per cent hike in utility rates necessary, Hamilton says

Twelve local groups sign Aboriginal Employment partnership

National Chamber chair to attend B’fords Chamber President’s banquet

Another successful Community Carol Festival

Organizer hopes more people make use of Operation Red Nose

43 people evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels

Accident sends three to hospital

Mayor intrigued by downtown survey findings

Controlled burn at landfill expected shortly

Cold Snap does not slow down shopping

Tips on staying safe during cold weather

Former Red Pheasant chief gets eight months for voter fraud

BATC CDC presents cheque for $100,000 to Town of Battleford

Health minister denies Liberal leader’s charge re: Sask Hospital

Sewer project stopped by cold weather

BATC moving into new quarters in old RCMP building

JP II considering doing more musicals

Armed robbery suspect at large

Multiplex detailed design expected to be revealed Dec. 14

BATC CDC hands out $250,000 worth of cheques

Local Musical hosts first full Orchestra performance in Battlefords

City obtains new street sweeper

Innovation board meeting demanded by petitioners may happen

Speaker warns about violence against women

Convention and meetings co-ordinator formally introduced

Local woman to carry Olympic torch in Rosthern

Thirteen candidates seeking seats on Chamber board

Fall sitting a “disaster” for gov’t, Taylor says

Chisholm defends gov’t’s record in fall legislative session

Challis voted out as SSBA president

Questions surround Departure of ICU Executives

Hamilton hopes to meet Highways minister in January

Survey respondents say growth prospects “excellent” or “good”

Local school divisions’ policies re: bus transport in wintry weather

Olympic torchbearer can’t wait to get started

More H1N1, seasonal flu clinics offered

Head-on Highway 4 crash kills one person

Highway Improvements Needed

New marketing manager praises organization

May need “garbage angels”

Lights Before Christmas competition back

Keep sidewalks, adjacent property free of snow, ice, etc.

Small portion of walking trail temporarily closed west of 95th St.

Cram An Ambulance campaign underway

Festival of Trees attendance close to last year’s: McGuire

Improvements expected at next year’s Festival of Trees

Standinghorn retains job as chief of Sweetgrass First Nation