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Time to give thanks for the elite athletes

During the Thanksgiving weekend, I hope between turkey times, everyone had a moment to be give thanks for what they have.
Roughriders suffer first loss on home turf

Roughriders suffer first loss on home turf

Welcome to down week, or perhaps caught-with-our-pants-down week.
Midget Stars defend their territory against Blackhawks

Midget Stars defend their territory against Blackhawks

The Battlefords Midget Stars had to expect a high paced game as the potentially dangerous Beardy's Blackhawks were at the Civic Centre Thursday night, but for the first time in a long time they earned a shutout win.
Signing up for the slopes

Signing up for the slopes

If the crisper winds and shorter days weren't enough of a sign that winter is headed our way, Table Mountain has started recruiting volunteer ski patrollers for the season.
To like or not to like: a modern quandry

To like or not to like: a modern quandry

Story: One of the most important features of Facebook these days is the "like" button. It's an easy way to spread the word about an item, and is a huge marketing boon to business. If you don't have one on your website, you should, right away.
Taking time to dance

Taking time to dance

"Life may not be the party we hoped for ... but while we are here we might as well dance." Now that's just about the best advice I've heard in a long time.
Winding it up at the pit

Winding it up at the pit

As winter creeps closer outdoor sports continue to wrap up in the Battlefords and Sept. 18 marked the end of the Battlefords Horseshoe Club season.
For health's sake marry someone your age

For health's sake marry someone your age

It has been shown study after study, that married couples live longer than their unmarried counterparts. However, a recent study shows you may want to consider another factor before getting married, your age difference.

Junior Vikings win another football game

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School junior Vikings put together another strong effort and earned their third win of the season.

AA Barons start season with losses

Two Battlefords Barons AA teams began action in the Centre Four Hockey League and the result was the same for both. The Parkland Pulse Peewee AA Barons hosted the West Central Wheat Kings Saturday at the Don Ross Arena and lost 4-2.
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