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Art alive and in colour at school gym

Art alive and in colour at school gym

Art is everywhere. Last week it came to the Maidstone High School gymnasium in living colour. Happy Harbour Comics of Edmonton visited the school as part of their store's outreach program.
Riders head into playoffs on a high

Riders head into playoffs on a high

Finally a win, and now the Saskatchewan Roughriders are on a high heading into the 2010 CFL playoffs.
Battlefords minor hockey report

Battlefords minor hockey report

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association and Battlefords Female Hockey Association had a busy weekend with league and tournament games for the teams and for some it was a good weekend, for others it may be one they want to forget soon.

No more excuses for impaired driving

It's an initiative with a catchy name, but there is nothing frivolous about the goals of Operation Red Nose.

North Battleford man made ultimate sacrifice

Dear Editor I noted with interest the recently published letter from Richard Ahenakew entitled "Businesses need to remember on Nov. 11" and offer a personal reflection.
Suspicious fire investigated

Suspicious fire investigated

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services (NBFES) are investigating a suspicious house fire at 1611-103rd St.. NBFES responded to the fire in the abandoned home shortly after noon on Thursday.
Premier a no-show to his own Northwest dinner

Premier a no-show to his own Northwest dinner

What if the premier holds a dinner and the guest of honor doesn't show up? That's exactly what happened last Thursday night in Lloydminster as heavy fog at the airport forced Premier Brad Wall's plane to turn back to Regina, putting a crimp into the

Two go to prison for shotgun incident

Sentences have been handed down to two individuals in connection to an incident on Moosomin First Nation where a man attempted to fire a shotgun at a vehicle.
Luck of the draw

Luck of the draw

Supporting the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation can be a lucrative venture, as was demonstrated in the annual Cash Lottery draw, Nov. 3.

Free trade and free people

In multi-towered urban Ontario, there are more self-styled wise men per square mile of pavement than can be found anywhere else in Canada.
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