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Moosomin drug bust in court

Several matters connected to a drug bust by RCMP on Moosomin First Nation last October were heard in provincial court Monday.
Schwab, Hall and Rollins help BNS roll to victory

Schwab, Hall and Rollins help BNS roll to victory

A hat trick, an old fashioned Gordie Howe hat trick and a combined eight points came from the trio of Tanner Schwab, Kyle Hall and Tim Rollins Tuesday night.
Sharks sponsored for uniforms

Sharks sponsored for uniforms

Russell Batt, president of the Canadian Legion of Riders, presents Battlefords AAA Sharks captain Amanda Grainger with a cheque for $1,500.

Democratic system in peril

Dear Editor Stephen Harper, who has now appointed more unelected senators than any other Prime Minister in history, has just used these senators to defeat an environmental bill, the Climate Change Accountability Act, which was passed by a majority of

Thieves hot on electronics

Story:Electronics were at the top of the shopping list of thieves who broke into a residence near Paradise Hill Nov. 15 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Entry was gained by breaking the lock on a door.
Oz production hits the stage

Oz production hits the stage

Nov. 22, junior students performed their rendition of The Wizard of Oz. Nov. 19 and 20, 3A senior boys were attending regionals in Waldheim. The team will be hosting 3A senior boys' provincials Nov. 26 and 27.
Contradictory wisdom

Contradictory wisdom

Some words just seem to roll deliciously around the tongue while others, more guttural in sound and pronunciation, seem harsher in meaning and more deliberate in their elocution. Take, for example, the word "oxymoron.

Recycling a sham

The worst chore my kids have to do, according to them, is the recycling, but being a "green" mom, I insist it all gets into its proper container in the garage so we then can take it to the recycling spot at the mall(s).
Teamwork makes show beautiful

Teamwork makes show beautiful

"It takes teamwork to make this show beautiful, don't try this at home," said Mr. Zee as the African Acrobats delighted and amazed the students of Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone last week.
Santa's elves wear red and purple

Santa's elves wear red and purple

Santa's elves wear red and purple, at least in Maidstone. The Royal Eccentric Dynamic Hatters, Maidstone's chapter of the Red Hat Society, welcome everyone to their festival of trees being held this week at the Maidstone Health Complex.
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