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AAA Stars split on southern road trip

AAA Stars split on southern road trip

The Battlefords AAA Stars came away with a split on their southern road trip, losing in Regina but winning in Wilcox on the weekend. Saturday, Nov. 9 saw the Regina Pat Canadians prevail over the visiting Stars 4-2.
From the Pastor’s Desk of TBC

From the Pastor’s Desk of TBC

Thanks for checking out our update. On Oct. 27 we had 16 out for our Gather Gospel Music Hour. There were old and new favourites, as well as a variety of instruments. Of course, all of this was followed by snacks and a time of fellowship.
Battlefords ranked first in the nation

Battlefords ranked first in the nation

… in hockey
Indigenous veterans honoured at Gold Eagle Casino

Indigenous veterans honoured at Gold Eagle Casino

A Remembrance Day service was held at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford honouring First Nations and Metis veterans.
Sask Hospital observes first Remembrance Day in new building

Sask Hospital observes first Remembrance Day in new building

Every year with a two o’clock start time, members of the community’s two other legions, Branches No. 9 and No. 70, support the service of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 349 at the Saskatchewan Hospital.
Remembrance Day in the Battlefords

Remembrance Day in the Battlefords

These are scenes from the Remembrance Day observances in the Battlefords on Nov. 11.
Government of Canada marks Remembrance Day 2019

Government of Canada marks Remembrance Day 2019

CNW - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Remembrance Day

Statement by the Prime Minister on Remembrance Day

CNW - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today we come together to honour the brave Canadians in uniform who have served our country throughout our history. They've built peace.
Photos - Waxwings cleaning up

Photos - Waxwings cleaning up

The waxwings arrive to clean up the remaining crap apples. Photo by Louise Lundberg Seabuck thorn berries, colourful against a cold sky. Photo by Louise Lundberg
Filling a need in the Battlefords with virtual reality

Filling a need in the Battlefords with virtual reality

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