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Taking in the Grey Cup experience in 24 hours

Taking in the Grey Cup experience in 24 hours

Why not? As I relaxed on a Saturday, looking forward to our Battlefords Publishing Christmas party that evening, my fingers got a workout from texting.
Drifting on an ocean of trouble

Drifting on an ocean of trouble

It was to be a trip of a lifetime for Adele and Lorne DeLong. They were going on a trip to Disney Land and on a cruise on the Carnival Splendor.

Residents take in seniors' Christmas party

I'm back from a holiday in Prince George, B.C. where the weather was no different than it was here. I had a very good time anyway.

I choose my own friends

Dear Editor When the first person to wish another to "have a nice day" it was probably uttered with sincerity and warmth.
Bridge officially open

Bridge officially open

The RM of Frenchman Butte council, together with representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities attended the opening of the Larre Bridge Dec. 2.

Lloyd hospital upgrade goes ahead

Board members of Prairie North Regional Health Authority were given an overview of the recently announced Lloydminster Hospital Emergency Department renovation project and introduction of a mammography suite and service at a regular board meeting Nov
Striking end to volleyball coaching career

Striking end to volleyball coaching career

"I've just had the most remarkable season of my 34-year coaching career," was Gord Pacholko's response when asked about his Glaslyn team's bronze medal finish in the 1A senior boys provincial championships in Allan Nov. 26 and 27.

New Sask. Hospital plan approved

The board of Prairie North Regional Health Authority has approved revised plans for replacement of Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford (SHNB).

Paul 'intoxicated' before death: inquest

Ida Paul appeared "intoxicated" both before and while in police custody just before she died in hospital. That was the testimony from her former boyfriend and RCMP officers at the coroner's inquest held into Paul's death.
Who says I need to like them?

Who says I need to like them?

Ed, my neighbour next door, likes to say that he isn't kid friendly. He grew up when children were to be seen and not heard. According to Ed, it used to be that children just sort of grew up without much pampering or continual parental attention.
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