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Unveiling the new Saskatchewan Hospital

John Cairns ,  Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist

October 19, 2018

After years of planning, waiting and a few minor delays, the new Saskatchewan Hospital is finally being unveiled for the public to see. Public tours were due to commence...

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Neighbourhood profile: DeanscroftThis name for this neighbourhood is a play on words...

Staff / Battlefords News-Optimist

October 20, 2018

The name for this neighbourhood is a play on words. R.E. Deans was the Mayor of North Battleford from 1940-46 and, in part, the neighbourhood was named in his honour. The ...

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