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Old pet peeves for the New Year

Old pet peeves for the New Year

Ed, my neighbour next door, is beginning the New Year shaking his head at me. It bothers Ed that in seven days of Christmas holidays that I read four westerns and began reading three other books.
Balance the elements of weight loss

Balance the elements of weight loss

It is an age old debate. When trying to lose weight is it best to do cardio, weights or simply to follow a diet plan? When exercising for weight loss, how intense should the activity be? The answer is pretty simple.

Good fun, great food, even better people

Story:Paynton Volunteer Fire Dept. raised the roof, and a little cash on New Year's Eve with a small intimate and interactive gathering of local volunteers.

Firearms suspect released on conditions

A man arrested following a firearms-brandishing incident on Poundmaker First Nation has been released, on strict conditions. Arnold Pete appeared in provincial court Thursday morning before Judge Dan O'Hanlon in North Battleford.

Changes to village administration

Jan. 3, the young people are back to school. We wish them success and happiness in their studies. The community was busy with family parties throughout the holiday season.

Pageant has a Dr. Seuss twist

Manitou Evangelical Free Church held their annual Christmas festivities Dec. 19. Carol and Amy Graham, a mother/daughter duo, teamed up to write Bethlemazoo in the rhyming style of Dr. Seuss. This was presented in the sanctuary.

City reminding residents to recycle trees

The City of North Battleford is once again sending out a reminder to area residents to recycle their Christmas trees now that the holiday season is over.

Maymont gets revenge

After two losses, the Maymont Settlers were back in action and on home ice Tuesday earning a 7-3 win. The Settlers took advantage of a short Radisson bench and earned their fifth win of the season.

News cycle looks back at 2010

As we now have entered the 11th year of this century many news sources offer in-depth looks at what has transpired over the last year.
Care home hosts celebration

Care home hosts celebration

Oasis Personal Care Home in Speers held its annual Christmas party Dec. 19 with over 60 guests in attendance. Musical entertainment was provided by Howard Bulmer, Phyllis Cunningham, Norm and Colleen Wicks, and April Lafreniere.
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