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Tuesdays with Clara

Tuesdays with Clara

I have a confession: nursing homes make me uncomfortable.

Emergency crews called to river rescue again

Emergency crews were called to the North Saskatchewan River to deal with a report of a person stranded in the river.

Bye bye to Leslie Nielsen, a seriously funny guy

Well, it is a sad week in Regina, and not only because the Saskatchewan Roughriders lost again in the Grey Cup.

Coroner's inquest into Ida Paul

A coroner's inquest is to be held in North Battleford in connection to the death of Ida Paul. Paul, 34, died in June 2009 in Battlefords Union Hospital.
Full lunar eclipse Dec. 21

Full lunar eclipse Dec. 21

December begins with the moon just ending her final phases - four days from new moon Dec. 5. Then, Dec.
Sharks lose battle with Saskatoon Stars

Sharks lose battle with Saskatoon Stars

The Battlefords AAA Sharks took a depleted roster to Saskatoon to take on the Stars Saturday.

Two North Stars get a chance to shine

The Canadian Junior Hockey League's prospects game has become an annual tradition for hockey fans and scouts for six years. Last week, it was announced two Battlefords North Stars will be part of that tradition.

Insuring our safety

Battlefords Search and Rescue's November meeting was another small gathering, continuing a trend of dwindling numbers for the group of volunteers.
Pink jersey bring in big cash

Pink jersey bring in big cash

The Battlefords North Stars' annual parents and billets weekend included an auction for the game worn pink jerseys. In total $3,855 was raised and will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer research.
Can't blame D.D. - the Riders were second best

Can't blame D.D. - the Riders were second best

As the Grey Cup loss sets in as reality for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, the water cooler talk of the day was on Darian Durant and the interception he tossed up late in the fourth quarter in Edmonton.
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