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Malanka celebration rings in New Year

Malanka celebration rings in New Year

The Hafford Cheremka dancers held yet another successful banquet and performance at the Hafford Communiplex in honour of Ukrainian New Year celebration Jan. 15.

'No' means 'no' to nuclear industry

Dear Editor With Premier Brad Wall'ss announcement that some mini-reactors might still be a possibility I was dumfounded that, after the public consultation meetings and over 80 per cent of Saskatchewan residents saying 'no' to nuclear reactors , the

Museum hosts whist drive

Borden Museum held a whist drive Jan. 19 in the Borden seniors' room with 23 out to play. Scoring high hand prizes were Jean Hryniuk and John Petrun. With the low hand was Don Brand.
Coffee ... to drink or not to drink?

Coffee ... to drink or not to drink?

Studies have shown about 75 per cent of people start their day off with a cup of ?jo.? You may be happy to find out that this week I?m going to tell you, ?Go ahead and enjoy that coffee!? In fact, a few cups a day may even have some benefits.

100th birthday honoured at Hillcrestf

A special 100th birthday cake to honour Jessie Kuttai was featured at the Jan. 20 potluck supper at Battleford Hillcrest Centre. Musical entertainment was supplied by Albert Varga and Bob Mallatt and enjoyed by approximately 45 seniors.

Multiple charges in armed robbery

Twenty-one-year-old Colin Leonard Starr appeared in North Battleford Provincial court Wednesday charged with armed robbery in relation to an incident in the city Monday.

Recreation director

Exactly a year after introducing Stuart York as director of Parks and Recreation, the City of North Battleford has shown York the door.
Unity rink drops to 1-2

Unity rink drops to 1-2

After winning their first game, the Darlene Gillies rink from Unity have lost their last two games and sit at 1-2 at the 2011 SaskPower Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Ladies hit the ice in Outlook

Ladies hit the ice in Outlook

As the Battlefords prepare to host the men's provincial curling championships next week, the women are battling this week for a berth in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Minor hockey teams head into crunch time

Minor hockey teams head into crunch time

Most minor hockey teams are heading into the final week or two of the regular season while some are gearing up for a lengthy playoff run, others are simply looking to wrap up the 2010-11 season.
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