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Animals on the loose

Local officials are concerned about the number of animals on the loose in North Battleford following word of yet another animal attack. The latest incident happened Sept. 29 in the evening, on the 1300 block of 107th Street.

No injuries in crashes

Emergency crews were busy with a number of collisions over the past few days. Saturday, WPD Ambulance responded to a single vehicle rollover 6.5 kilometres north of Edam on Highway 4.
North Stars deal Daley

North Stars deal Daley

After a 0-4-1-1, the North Stars players expected changes to the roster, as Ken Pearson continues to look for a winning combination and Tuesday a deal was made official.
Pride cometh before the harvest

Pride cometh before the harvest

When I was a kid living in Manitoba, my mom had a garden in the backyard. I loved running through the stalks of corn, pretending I was Mary from The Secret Garden. Occasionally I would force the boy next door to be the sickly bedridden boy.

Tie and loss for Midget Stars

In what was a somewhat heated weekend in Yorkton, the Battlefords Midgets Stars came home with one of four possible points.
When you pray

When you pray

Years ago we knew a young fellow who used to love to say grace before meals. No matter how briefly or fervently he prayed he always added this comment: "And dear God, help our food to turn to energy and not fat.
Hoping for freedom: raffle supports treatment costs

Hoping for freedom: raffle supports treatment costs

Even though the health care system in this country isn't ready to embrace liberation therapy, there are those throughout the region suffering from MS who are taking the risks, travelling abroad and paying for the treatment themselves.
Festival proceeds provide comfort at lodge

Festival proceeds provide comfort at lodge

It isn't Christmas yet, but Maidstone's Red Hat Society is already thinking about the season.
North Stars suffer two losses

North Stars suffer two losses

The Battlefords North Stars looked to get in the win column, as they hosted Weyburn Friday and were in Kindersley Saturday, but ynfortunately they are still winless in the 2010-11 season.
Carbon offset program launched

Carbon offset program launched

A new voluntary carbon offset program has been announced for individuals and organizations.
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