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Singing praise this season

We always enjoy the carol sing along sponsored by the Lutheran Church, held in Waseca Hall each December. This year's sing along will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. and will include a few added features.

Speckle Park founders honoured at Agribition

Although temperatures were lower during the past week, there was not much wind, so we enjoyed some fine days, especially Sunday. Sunday was a beautiful sunny day.
Praying to end famines

Praying to end famines

As most people in the Battlefords were preparing for the holiday season of plenty, a small group of people took the time to remember those who starved to death in the Holodomor.
The nightmare before Christmas

The nightmare before Christmas

Almost as famous as Santa Claus are the season's top villains; Scrooge, the Grinch and even the Abominable Snowman.
Reliving the Christmas Story

Reliving the Christmas Story

Over two thousand years ago, a group of shepherds were frightened, to say the least, when an angel appeared before them in the sky. The angel was quick to comfort them, announcing the birth of their Saviour.
Kissing the crowd

Kissing the crowd

Life doesn't always go according to plan. Actually, it's probably more accurate to say that life never happens the way we plan it. It's what we do with the situations that present themselves that defines who we are.
Knowles' work depicts nature

Knowles' work depicts nature

Don't miss Land Marks, the current exhibition of work by Dorothy Knowles on now at the Chapel Gallery. Knowles began studying art in the late 1940s and early '50s at night school and summer school.
Tuesdays with Clara

Tuesdays with Clara

I have a confession: nursing homes make me uncomfortable.
The secret to secret shopping

The secret to secret shopping

Sometimes, things seem too good to be true. Usually because they are. Recently, an ad was placed in the News-Optimist, seeking secret shoppers to evaluate the services of certain businesses.
La tire Sainte-Catherine

La tire Sainte-Catherine

One Nov. 25 a long time ago , sister Marguerite Bourgeoys wanted to give candy to the little ones she taught. Since her candy reserve was low, Sister Bourgeoy had to be creative. She thought she might have a little bit of molasses in her pantry.
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