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Candlelight Processional coming back for fourth year

Candlelight Processional coming back for fourth year

For the fourth year in a row, the Candlelight Processional will bring the story of Christ’s birth to life. This year’s performances are scheduled for Nov. 23 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m., both at the Dekker Centre.
Study says Canadians feel more should be done for veterans

Study says Canadians feel more should be done for veterans

Glacier Media/Ron Gibson/Castanet A new study indicates that most Canadians feel we should be doing more to honour veterans as Remembrance Day rolls around on Monday.
North Stars streak hits 15 with win in Nipawin

North Stars streak hits 15 with win in Nipawin

The Battlefords North Stars win streak now stands at 15 following a dominant 5-1 road win over the Nipawin Hawks Saturday night. After Carson Erhardt's goal put Nipawin ahead early in the first, it was all North Stars.
$100,000 BUHF lottery prizes awarded

$100,000 BUHF lottery prizes awarded

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation awarded the final draws in the $100,000 Cash Lottery on Friday, Nov. 8. This included the $100,000 “Happy 25th Anniversary $100,000 Cash Lottery” grand prize draw, the 50/50 Enhancement draw of $49,977.
In the dark

In the dark

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Former NHLer in Wilkie for Kraft Hockeyville presentations

Former NHLer in Wilkie for Kraft Hockeyville presentations

After multiple nominations for the 2019 Kraft Hockeyville title, ceaseless promotion by campaign organizers Kathy Heilman and Helen Urlacher, and hours of repetitive online voting by residents, former residents, Saskatchewanians and others last March
North Stars streak hits 14

North Stars streak hits 14

Adam Dmyterko got the shutout Friday night as the Battlefords North Stars won their 14th in a row, beating the Melfort Mustangs 3-0 at the Northern Lights Palace.
Forcing Bulbs for Winter

Forcing Bulbs for Winter

Hanbidge on Horticulture
BCP abatement request turned down

BCP abatement request turned down

Battlefords Community Players went into Monday night’s town council meeting seeking some financial help from Town Hall for its organization. After the meeting, they were still seeking it.
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