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Bicyclist stranded

A B.C. cyclist has been stranded in Saskatchewan after having his bicycle stolen from beside Highway 16 near Maidstone. The cyclist left his bicycle beside the highway when a tire went flat just outside the town.
Writers share work and ideas

Writers share work and ideas

It's been said the very landscape of the prairies leads to art and literature. Many pages have been written and ideas shared in this province; and for 40 years, the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild has been part of the dialogue.

Maple Creek still cleaning up

Getting water heaters and furnaces into homes of those who need them before winter hits has been keeping officials with the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program hopping.
Group home earns Donner nomination

Group home earns Donner nomination

The Maidstone Group Home Society is once again gaining national attention as a nominee for a prestigious Donner Award.

A snapshot of creativity

Take some time to view the current works of regional photographers who make up the North Battleford Photography Club. The Chapel Gallery is hosting an exhibition of photographs until Oct. 26.
Innovative sound launches new BJS season

Innovative sound launches new BJS season

Battlefords Jazz Society is kicking off a new season Nov. 6 with a cabaret featuring Kamila Martel and the Ne'erDoWells. The group is described as a Saskatchewan original. It is a pop, gypsy, blues and roots rock band with an innovative sound.
An eye on something completely different

An eye on something completely different

My lust for baseball has put a temporary hold on my NHL predictions and by taking a break from hockey I can be far more accurate with my forecasting once teams like Detroit have played a dozen games. I'll sound like Nostradamus.

Youth sentenced in skatepark stabbing

A 17-year old youth was sentenced to 18 months - 12 in closed custody - after entering a guilty plea in connection to a Sept. 3 skatepark stabbing that sent another youth to hospital.
Huskies howl after victory

Huskies howl after victory

The North Battleford Touch Football League wrapped up Friday, with the Rhinos and the Huskies battling for the title.

Crime report: RCMP had hands full in September

The Battlefords city detachment of the RCMP had to deal with spikes in property and person offences in September, though break and enters were down for the month.
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