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The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune

The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune

Harold Anderson received his first fiddle on his eighth birthday. Living on a farm near Foam Lake, Anderson attended a two-room school along with his four brothers and five sisters. One of the teachers, Metro Syrnyk, was a violinist.
North Stars still searching for first win

North Stars still searching for first win

The Battlefords North Stars started the season with high expectations and although it is too early to start panicking they are winless through their first four games.

NBCHS Senior Vikings still searching for first win

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings played an undefeated team for the third time this season and for the third time they suffered a lopsided loss.

Roger Ebert's new movie review show coming to a TV near you

Those of you looking at the fall schedules trying to find the "At the Movies" TV show on the dial are sure to be disappointed. The movie review show that originated with reviewers Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert finally left the air in August.

Move wasn't a good one

Dear Editor My wife and I moved back to North Battleford in February.
LINDA'S LINES - Make 'em laugh

LINDA'S LINES - Make 'em laugh

There are two things I thoroughly enjoy: my role and work in United Way and being part of our local Toastmasters club.
Students take steps for a cause

Students take steps for a cause

Decked out in school colours and filled with pride, students at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone took steps for a cause Friday.
JPII performers are Oklahoma bound

JPII performers are Oklahoma bound

Staff and students of John Paul II Collegiate high school are putting the production Rodgers and Hemmerstein's Oklahoma! into action Nov. 23, 24 and 25. Oklahoma! the musical is set in Oklahoma Territory in 1906, outside a town called Claremore.

SARCAN recognizes long service

Irene Schwartz of North Battleford was among 62 employees recognized for long service to SARCAN Recycling Sept. 23 at an employee recognition event in Saskatoon. Schwartz earned a 15-year award.

MS society works to speed up research

Dear Editor Over the past several months, there has been a great deal of media coverage on chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and multiple sclerosis. Since Dr.
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