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This story replaces last week’s, which was accidently submitted in error. Submitted At its annual Christmas Celebration on Dec. 18, Battlefords Residential Services Inc.

Once again, the servery at John Paul II Collegiate was the setting for the annual Braided Journey program Christmas dinner on Wednesday.

Submitted Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals may soon be available for purchase, under federal and provincial cannabis laws.

Submitted On Dec. 9, The Kiwanis Club of The Battlefords held a Donation Dinner at Blend Restaurant. At this function, $17,500 was handed out to seven charities in the Battlefords.

On Dec. 11, Elks Lodge No. 369 presented Battlefords Residential Services Inc. with a donation of $1,000. Yvonne Nyholt, BRSI board chairperson, accepted the cheque on behalf of the agency and thanked the Elks for their continued support.

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UPDATE 2: The investigation into the death of Sheena Marie Billette continues. An autopsy was completed on Friday, Dec. 27 in Regina.

Here are scores from this past weekend in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League: On Friday, Battleford Beaver Blues went on the road and beat Maymont 12-2. Cody Danberg and Kolby Heidt each got two goals. Also Friday, Glaslyn beat Spiritwood 6-5.

The Battlefords Sharks entered the holiday break on a positive note Thursday night with a 2-1 overtime win over the Prince Albert Northern Bears in female AAA action.

The Battlefords Stars are now into their Christmas break after dropping a 5-4 overtime decision to the Beardy’s Blackhawks in AAA action Saturday.