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In the pink for anti-bullying day

Mrs. Kerr-Goodfellow and the SRC are encouraging everyone at Neilburg Composite School to wear Pink March 1. There is a Canada-wide Anti-Bullying Campaign taking place that day. Wearing pink shows support for this cause.

BUH Lottery sales begin Tuesday

Volunteers will once again be selling Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Monthly Lottery tickets starting Tuesday, Feb. 22 at BUH Main Lobby. Tickets are $104 each, with only 1,200 being sold. There will be a total of 158 draws, awarding $50,000.

Seasons change, some too slow, some too quickly

With earlier sunrises and later sunsets there is hope on the horizon. It happens every year as our seasons begin to change. Warmer weather and more sunlight help the white banks to recede and even if more snow threatens I know it won?t last long.

Local singers bring Greystone Singers home

Two local musicians, Danielle Schmidt and Tricia Florence, are returning to the Battlefords as members of the award winning Greystone Singers for a concert at Battleford United Church on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 pm.

Local men's rinks fail to advance to senior provincials

The northern and southern senior playdowns were held Feb. 10 to 13 and although their were two local teams at northerns, they will not be competing at provincials in Regina.
Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part II: AL Central

Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part II: AL Central

After the Cliff Lee bidding war, it turned out to be a pretty quiet off season. Detroit made a few moves and if Canadian slugger Justin Morneau can shake out the cobwebs from his last concussion the Twins will be in the mix.
Ceremony welcomes new Canadian citizens

Ceremony welcomes new Canadian citizens

If there is one thing Canada is known for, a rich cultural diversity would likely top the list. Feb. 8, during a citizenship ceremony held at Fort Battleford, 52 people from 18 different countries became part of the cultural mosaic that is Canada.

A sweetheart of a raffle for Rec Centre

Get well wishes go out to Bernie Schliemann who is a patient in Battlefords Union Hospital. It is good to hear that Paul Kobernick is once again well and spending some recuperation time with his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Jackie in Saskatoon.
Transmitting an artful beacon

Transmitting an artful beacon

Register now for the Transmitting Light workshop to be held Saturday, March 12 from 1 to 4:30 p.m., during the Winter Retreat at the Chapel Gallery.
North Stars' top line helps clinch fourth

North Stars' top line helps clinch fourth

North Stars, coaches and fans alike have been waiting for this to happen since the calendar turned to 2011, but perhaps two players, Blake Tatchell and Colin Phaneuf are the happiest to have shaken their slumps.
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