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Students enjoying a winter holiday

Best wishes to all students. They have been on their Christmas holiday since Friday, Dec. 17. Enjoy the break. A long time resident of the Waseca area, Richard (Ritchie) Roberts passed away in Lloydminster Hospital Dec. 14 at the age of 75 years.
Bears claw by Battlefords Sharks

Bears claw by Battlefords Sharks

It was a closer score than the last time the Battlefords AAA Sharks played the Prince Albert Bears, but the Sharks still suffered the loss. Saturday in Prince Albert, the Sharks ended the 2010 portion of their schedule with a 3-0 loss.
Daily carols set the tone

Daily carols set the tone

Christmas carols to greet every new morning and practices for the annual Division 1 concert at Ratushniak Elementary School, brought the spirit of the holidays to the children of Maidstone.
Too late for pipeline to make an impact

Too late for pipeline to make an impact

About 10 years ago or so, I was told I'd probably have my mortgage paid off in the next few years.

Hunting season blasts to an end

We are all saddened to her of the passing of Leonide Bulani, 86 years old, Nov 27. He was a resident of North Battleford, but formerly from Lizard Lake where he farmed and raised the family who remain on the farm.
Sorrow, celebration and the Christmas spirit

Sorrow, celebration and the Christmas spirit

A memorial service for Thomas Frederick Brooks, a long time resident of Neilburg and the Freemont area, was held Dec. 13 from the Manitou Evangelical Free Church, with Pastor Mel Letkeman officiating.

Strong start to NBCHS wrestling season

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team recently tussled in their first tournament of the season. Medals were won and valuable experience was gained.
No one more loyal to us than God

No one more loyal to us than God

Ed, my neighbour next door, had a major setback last week. He and Ruby, his wife, were speeding home in Ed's black truck when the truck started sputtering and acting like it was going to cough up a hair ball.
Remembering victims of violence

Remembering victims of violence

Twenty-one years ago, Dec. 6 was a school day like any other in Montreal's École Polytechnique. But in just 20 minutes, Marc Lépine, armed with a semi-automatic rifle and a personal vendetta against women, made it a day no one will forget.
Messiah sung to sold-out crowd

Messiah sung to sold-out crowd

Heavenly. Epic. Wonderful. These are all words used to describe the Dec. 12 performance of Handel's Messiah, held at Battleford United Church.
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