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Bring on the Stamps - Riders win thriller over Lions

Bring on the Stamps - Riders win thriller over Lions

"Hennnnn-reeeeeee, Hennnnn-reeeeeee!" Rider fans started their favourite chant before they even left Mosaic Stadium Sunday. Their beloved Roughriders had just outlasted the B.C.
Fall Fair going strong after 20 years

Fall Fair going strong after 20 years

The Edam Fall Fair celebrated it's 20th anniversary and added a new class for the event. On Friday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. the nine cow with heifer calf pairs were on display and the turnout was better than hoped with 81 ballots being cast.
First installment of BTC's CUPlex money announced

First installment of BTC's CUPlex money announced

Battlefords Tribal Council has acquired the naming rights to the field house component of the Credit Union CUPlex, and has handed over its first installment of $250,000 towards the facility. The cheque was presented Nov.

Vintage cash stolen

A stash of vintage Canadian currency has been stolen from a rural residence in the Turtleford area. Turtleford RCMP say currency consisted of approximately 150 to 175, $20 bills from the 1954 series that were in excellent condition.
Concert series to keep cold at bay

Concert series to keep cold at bay

Local musicians, contralto Lisa Hornung and pianist Jaya Hoy, are presenting a series of recitals at Third Avenue united Church this winter Most will be held in the sanctuary, which the two musicians describe as "one of the most beautiful spaces for
Double Portion dishes up entertainment

Double Portion dishes up entertainment

Canada's Double Portion, a musically-inclined family from North Battleford, consisting of Duncan Hemmerling, his wife, Debbie and their nine children performed Nov.
A novel presentation of art, creativity

A novel presentation of art, creativity

Students in the Northwest School Division were given a treat this past week as Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics and Synergy Credit Union teamed up to deliver an excellent presentation that covered all of the creative aspects behind the production o
Nurse practitioner serves rural area

Nurse practitioner serves rural area

Maidstone and area patients are now able to access the services of their first-ever Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the community.

Community gives hope

Three MS patients undergo treatment, thanks to community fundraising

Mailboxes vandalized

Rural mailboxes in the RM of Eldon were vandalized sometime between noon Oct. 4 and 3 p.m. Oct. 5. According to Maidstone RCMP, the doors on the boxes were broken off.
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