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Football theory 101 - on the offensive side

Football theory 101 - on the offensive side

As a lifelong football player (four year veteran of the 90 pounds and under league) I had a good grip on the game at an early age and have spent more time in the end zone than on the sidelines.
NSRBL MVP results are in

NSRBL MVP results are in

The results are in and the North Battleford Beavers can officially say they have the best player in the league on their roster. Rylan Rogers was voted as the 2010 North Saskatchewan River Baseball League's Most Valuable Player.
Summer of celebration and remembrance across Canada

Summer of celebration and remembrance across Canada

What a summer to celebrate and commemorate! All across this province and our nation I've been part of anniversaries and events.

Battlefords Senior Soccer Leagues standings

Battlefords Senior Soccer Men's League Standings Team Record Points GF GA Sweetgrass Light 10-3-0 30 63 33 FC Elite 9-3-2 29 62 24 Athletico 9-3-2 29 43 33 Mosquito 8-4-0 24 65 38 Thunderchild 6-8-1 19 37 44 Sweetgrass 4-9-0 12 13 25 Little Pine Duec
Semi finals started

Semi finals started

Wednesday marked the start of both semi finals series in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League. The first place Lloydminster Meridian Twins took on the fourth place Meadow Lake White Sox in Lloydminster.
Riding the street sweeper

Riding the street sweeper

As a reporter, I get to do something new every day, whether it is covering the news in court, being at a political event, touring a new power plant being built or covering a fire. July 22, I did something extraordinarily different.

Five in hospital after two-vehicle collision

WPD ambulance received a call just after midnight for a two vehicle collision on Highway 16 west bound at the Westwood Cemetery July 29. Five patients were transported to Battlefords Union Hospital.
Blue Jays run needs to happen now

Blue Jays run needs to happen now

This wasn't the year the Blue Jays were expected to win the division or compete for the wild card and so they haven't under or over achieved any this point, but they have been exciting to follow.

Two men's terms revisited in court

David Smith, Cody Mooswa appeared in North Battleford Court Thursday, July 29 via video call at 11 p.m. There is an update ordered for Smith who has been serving time for many charges including an indecent act and sexual assault.
Battlefords scuba club enjoys wet summer

Battlefords scuba club enjoys wet summer

The members of the Battlefords Scuba Community are enjoying a wet summer, and it's not all because of the down pour of rain. Members have been visiting lakes in the north-west region, getting acquainted with the conditions and seeing the sights.
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