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90th birthday celebration enjoyed

- Riley and Colleen Koski were to Saskatoon for medical checkups. Darren Dwinnell of Victoria, B.C. is here for Christmas visiting his aunt, Marilyn Smith. Val Morris, Jeannine Schempp and Colleen Koski were to Lloydminster to do some shopping.
Season for crystal balls and tobacco hills

Season for crystal balls and tobacco hills

What evil lurks in the heart of a sport's writer, who has the nerve to chastise such deities as Darian Durant, or the Toronto Maple Oafs? The crux of the issue lies in a well-researched concept of what is commonly known as the middle child syndrome.

St. Vital strengthens ties

For longer than most people can remember, St. Vital parish and St. Vital School have worked closely together, providing a spiritual element to education.
Stars deserved better fate

Stars deserved better fate

In head coach Trevor Sack's third game behind the bench, the Battlefords Midget Stars likely deserved a better result than an 8-5 loss to the Saskatoon Contacts Wednesday evening.

Spiritwood rallies after Willick's passing

The passing of Dale Willick earlier this month was not only mourned by the entire North Saskatchewan River Hockey League, but in particular his home town team, Spiritwood, which coached for years.

Santa arrives by horse and wagon

Santa Claus Day was held in Radisson with Santa arriving by horse and wagon, driven by Stu Walton and his team of Belgians, Buck and Cindy. Many bags of candy were handed out to the kids, compliments of the Radisson Fire Department.

Vehicle thefts in Turtleford and Edam

RCMP Turtleford detachment are investigating a string of thefts of vehicles, along with residential break and enters.

Lions fundraiser nets $10,000

The Historic Battleford Lions Club has raised $10,000 from its first "Men's Comedy Night Out" event to go to the Credit Union CUPlex building fund.
Passion for fibre drives artistic career

Passion for fibre drives artistic career

The Manitou Creative Quilters held a special evening Nov. 26 when Anna Hergert, a professional fibre artist came to the Neilburg Seniors' Centre to speak to the local quilters.
Village a busy place in December

Village a busy place in December

Yes I blew it! Last time I reported that the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Women In Mission raised $180 at their evening Mission Sale. That is hardly notable, however the correct total of $1,870 is worth mentioning. Good job to the Women in Mission.
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