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2011 Tankard teams set for action in Battlefords

2011 Tankard teams set for action in Battlefords

Six teams pre-qualified for the 2011 Sasktel Tankard, which will take place at the Civic Centre in a weeks time. Ten other teams qualified through the northern and southern playoffs on the weekend filling out the provincial field.

Fun day showcases rink repairs

Jan. 21 was a "fun day" at Waseca Rink. It was a great opportunity for family skating, a time to see the tremendous work that has been done by volunteers to upgrade the rink building and get the ice ready for skating.

Self Esteem more important than sex

New research shows youth like getting a self-esteem boost more than they do sex, money or food. For example, they would prefer getting a good mark on an exam, or getting a compliment from someone.

Cash stolen from business

Cash was stolen from a Wilkie business that was broken into overnight Jan. 23-24.
Students learn skills for the future

Students learn skills for the future

Ratushniak Elementary School children are a group of children who smile. This year they are spending some time focusing on where some of those smiles come from.

Foot soldiers back up champions of change

Over the last while CBC television ran a program called Champions of Change.
Stars run out of time against Swift Current

Stars run out of time against Swift Current

The Battlefords Midget Stars hosted the Swift Current Legionnaires on the weekend and had a chance to leap frog them and the Saskatoon Blazers in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, but failed to do so.
North Stars win twice to keep pace

North Stars win twice to keep pace

The Battlefords North Stars created some space between themselves and the Flin Flon Bombers with back-to-back wins coming Thursday against Estevan and Saturday in Nipawin. The North Stars won 5-4 at the Civic Centre Thursday.

Let's hear those sleigh bells ring

The recent snowfall may have some people singing, "It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you." Feb. 12, they'll be singing "Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go," as the fourth annual Cutter Rally comes to the Battlefords.

Making the right strides

Budding young hockey players will have a tough time making it to the NHL if they don't pull up their socks and learn how to skate better, that according to Calgary's Institute for Hockey Research.
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