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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.

Three vehicle fires extinguished

Three vehicle fires were extinguished by North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services crews Saturday The most serious occurred in the RM of North Battleford Saturday just before 5 p.m.
Debate teams talk it up

Debate teams talk it up

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Debate team went to their first debate of the year at the University of Saskatchewan Oct. 1. For this tournament the debate team consisted of two teams and coach Lynne Thompson.

Treat or trick, have your pick

As the days grow shorter and the shadows longer, thoughts of the darker holiday may start creeping into the minds of Battlefordians.
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