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Canadian teams will be ready to deal

Canadian teams will be ready to deal

The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, but already some moves have started and the Maple Leafs are right in the thick of things.

Taxpayers tapped out

While far from scientific, our website poll has turned up some interesting results when Credit Union CUPlex issues are the subject. A recent poll asked if the field house should be scrapped from the plans.

Snowmobiling tragedy

A 51-year-old man died Friday in a snowmobiling accident near Maidstone Maidstone RCMP say David Stewart died when his machine struck and oilfield containment berm around 5:30 p.m.
Local connection to the Oscars

Local connection to the Oscars

What would you say if you found out your brother was up for an Oscar? That is the situation David Dutton, partner at First Rate Financial in North Battleford, finds himself in as his brother, animator Paul Dutton, sees a film he contributed to nomina

Water Doves in synch

Often during the Saskatchewan winters the only thought of water is the frozen variety in the hockey and curling arenas, but a handful of locals were in the pool and enjoying the water in Saskatoon in January.

Local priest passes

"The most important step of any pilgrimage is the leave-taking," Father Leo Mann once said. After nearly 50 years in religious life, most of them spent in the Battlefords, a well-known and well-loved priest has died. He died Feb.
North Stars split in Flin Flon

North Stars split in Flin Flon

The weekend didn't start out well for the Battlefords North Stars, but they did win the second of two games in Flin Flon setting up a head-to-head Bauer Conference survivor series matchup in just over a week.
NBCHS takes 'em to the mat

NBCHS takes 'em to the mat

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team participated in the 28th annual Redmen Classic at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon Feb. 4 and 5.
Fjellgaard trio brings show back to Sask.

Fjellgaard trio brings show back to Sask.

Partial proceeds from a concert at Maymont Memorial Hall March 18, featuring Gary Fjellgaard with Saskia and Darrel, will benefit Glenburn Regional Park. The concert, slated to begin at 7 p.m.
Heritage nursery founder immortalized on stage

Heritage nursery founder immortalized on stage

The name Dr. A.J. Porter is synonymous with Honeywood Heritage Nursery located near the Village of Parkside just off Highway No. 40 (130 kilometres north of Saskatoon or 54 kilometres west of Prince Albert).
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