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Tears of remembrance trump forgetting

Do you remember? Do you remember the places and people you loved as a child? I don't ever want to forget and there are times the scents and images of my past are strong and times when I grasp for any hint of memory.
Larry Doke takes Sask. Party nod in Cut Knife-Turtleford

Larry Doke takes Sask. Party nod in Cut Knife-Turtleford

Saskatchewan Party members couldn't stop going up to Larry Doke to give him a congratulatory handshake following his victory in the nomination race in Cut Knife-Turtleford Friday night.
North Stars blow third period lead in Kindersley

North Stars blow third period lead in Kindersley

More changes are coming for the Battlefords North Stars.
Youth choir to hold season's first recital

Youth choir to hold season's first recital

The Community Youth Choir's first recital of the season is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14 at Logie Hall in the Third Avenue United Church.
NBCHS hosts and wins senior volleyball tournament

NBCHS hosts and wins senior volleyball tournament

With volleyball playoffs just over a week away, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior boys' team appears to be peaking at the right time.
Midget Stars stall for four minutes and can't comeback

Midget Stars stall for four minutes and can't comeback

Some glaring mistakes and a bad five minutes were the difference when the Battlefords Stars hosted the Prince Albert Mintos Wednesday at the Civic Centre. "We took five minutes off and it cost us," said Stars' assistant coach Derek Schmidt.
Exercise can take away that SAD feeling

Exercise can take away that SAD feeling

Sometimes it is referred to as "winter blues." The lethargic, gloomy feeling many people experience during the winter months. It is more commonly referred to as SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Hobby band takes the stage

The Battlefords Music Teachers Association is hosting a performance by the well-known Meota Hobby Band. The Meota Hobby Band performance, Sunday, Nov. 21 at Chapel Gallery at 3 p.m.
Midget Stars split weekend pair against Yorkton

Midget Stars split weekend pair against Yorkton

It was a scary Halloween weekend for goaltenders during two weekend tilts between the Battlefords Stars and Yorkton Harvest in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action.
A bump on the head is scary serious in the hockey world

A bump on the head is scary serious in the hockey world

For years the scariest play in hockey was that check or push on a player positioned three feet from the boards and unable to defend himself.
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