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NORTH BATTLEFORD — It was a time to acknowledge success as the City of North Battleford presented its 2025 Order of Merit awards at a ceremony at the Chapel Gallery on March 18. Len Taylor and the late Glenn Goodman were each honoured at this year’s ceremony. The award was established in late 2024. Long-time educator and community volunteer Herb Sutton was the first recipient. The city-led initiative recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a number of levels.
Coun. Bill Ironstand, left, and award recipient Len Taylor. | Photos by Angela Brown Former city councillor, forHe was elected twice as the mer member of Parliament MP for Battlefords–Meadow and former MLA Taylor ac- Lake, serving from 1988 to cepted the award for his con- 1997. tributions to the community. “In Ottawa, he was a pow-
Coun. Rodney Fedler, right, with Myrna Goodman, accepting the award for the late Glenn Goodman. erful voice for rural Saskatch- demonstrated a deep underewan, championing the needs standing of regional challengof farmers, families and small es, and a steadfast belief that communities,” said Coun. government should always Bill Ironstand. “His work Continued on page 2
Cockrill discusses plans for the Battlefords in post-budget talk By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
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NORTH BATTLEFORD–Healthcare and plans for North West College’s new campus in the Battlefords were some of the items discussed at the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce’s post-budget breakfast on March 20. The Battlefords MLA and Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill
gave a talk about how the province’s 2026-27 budget will impact the Battlefords. Cockrill said the province has plans to develop a Complex Needs Facility in North Battleford. The province announced funding of $2.7 million to establish Complex Needs Facilities (CNF) in North Battleford and Prince Albert. These facilities are operated in close partnership with the Ministry of Health, ensuring that individuals
receive coordinated care. Each CNF is staffed with on-site health care professionals and security personnel who provide safe, timely support to individuals experiencing an addiction or mental health crisis. Individuals may be monitored for up to 24 hours and are then connected to appropriate services and long-term supports to promote treatment and recovery. “I think this is really a key Continued on page 2
The Battlefords MLA and Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. | Photo by Angela Brown
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