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January swept away with curling

Happy New Year from Round Hill Riders 4-H Club. January was a month of curling playoffs. Round Hill Riders senior team and Mount Hope junior team advanced to regionals that were held in Aberdeen.
Stars come close, but lose twice

Stars come close, but lose twice

The Battlefords Midget Stars have one game remaining in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League season and unfortunately they aren't carrying much momentum into the game.
Friends in concert bring Broadway to the Battlefords

Friends in concert bring Broadway to the Battlefords

They laughed, they cried. Sunday evening, three friends and musical associates brought Broadway to Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford.

Growth strategies on target

Dear Editor In 2007, I became the chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's Sustainable Growth Strategy for the New Saskatchewan Task Force.
Computer viruses ramp up global warming

Computer viruses ramp up global warming

My sister asked me recently to help her with a school paper on computer viruses. It got me thinking about how computer virus programmers should be considered the new bogeymen for the environmental movement to focus on.

Improvements made to Drop In Centre

Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Jan. 26 with Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman calling. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton. The loonie pot was won and shared by Dorothy Kissick and Denise Newton. Games of choice were played Jan.

Sit in the director's seat

If you have access to a videocamera and a little creativity, the Lakeland Library Region wants to see what you can do.
Sharks hand out hardware after two losses

Sharks hand out hardware after two losses

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have one game remaining in the regular season, an exhibition game and then playoffs, but that didn't stop them from celebrating as team Sunday at their annual year end awards banquet.
Snappy new twist to a classic tale

Snappy new twist to a classic tale

Talent and tunes took an old tale and served it with it a twist. Division II students at Ratushniak Elementary School presented The Rockin' Tale of Snow White by Barbara Lennon and Bill Francoeur Feb. 9 and 10.

Tea held for departing resident

Milt and Lil McMillan entertained their niece Bernadette Bevington of Lloydminster and her mother Mary Lundell. They enjoyed a visit and a good game of cards. We're sorry to say Marilyn Smith is still in hospital.
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