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La tire Sainte-Catherine

La tire Sainte-Catherine

One Nov. 25 a long time ago , sister Marguerite Bourgeoys wanted to give candy to the little ones she taught. Since her candy reserve was low, Sister Bourgeoy had to be creative. She thought she might have a little bit of molasses in her pantry.
Time for a moratorium on tipping

Time for a moratorium on tipping

I just read a blog posting in which the author was whining about the lack of tipping at a restaurant they worked at. The author quit because some of the customers were allegedly too cheap to tip.
Junior cast brings Oz to life

Junior cast brings Oz to life

The magic of theatre took the audience to a strange and colourful land as the Maidstone High School junior cast of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz took to the stage Monday night.

Doctor update dominates meeting

An update on the various doctors working within North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings dominated a regular meeting of the organization's board Nov. 15 at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford Dr.
Odishaw presents cheque for CUPlex

Odishaw presents cheque for CUPlex

Mayor Chris Odishaw of Battleford made a rare appearance at North Battleford city council to deliver funds for the Credit Union CUPlex. Odishaw and several town councillors presented a cheque for $1.6 million to Mayor Ian Hamilton and the City.

Ag Society asks for 25-year lease

Saying they want an assurance of their future in the city, the Battlefords Agriculural Society went to city council Monday to ask for a 25-year lease for their property.
Reflecting the winter's light

Reflecting the winter's light

Long winter nights are a hallmark of the Saskatchewan experience. The current exhibition in the window salon of the Chapel Gallery explores the feelings and moods of the artists' response to this winter environment.

Council looking to track complaints

City councillors in North Battleford indicated Nov.

Jets and Outlaws win twice in NSRHL

Wilkie moved to the top of the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League standings with two lopsided wins on the weekend. Wilkie now sits at 3-1 after a 12-1 Friday night win against Paradise Hill and a 7-0 victory over Turtleford Saturday.

Driver courtesy deteriorating

Dear Editor We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to a thoughtful person who put a note on the window of our truck to say we had some lug nuts loose on a back wheel. We had just recently had the front wheels rotated to the back at a garage.
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