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Borden / Radisson News

Borden / Radisson News

At the last Kaiser tournament held by the Borden Friendship Club on Jan. 15, winning was Barb Leschyshyn of Radisson and tying for second were Ed Rawlyk and Melvin Wasylyshin of Borden. Winners of cash at the Friendship Club Bingo on Jan.
Brewers re-purpose historic building to fulfill beer passion

Brewers re-purpose historic building to fulfill beer passion

A shot of CO2 in brown glass bottles called growlers purges them of oxygen that might taint The Armoury’s locally-produced beer. The sound is softer than the shots that rang in the gun range in the armoury’s basement years ago.
City council to decide on $1 lease for curling club

City council to decide on $1 lease for curling club

A couple of agreements will be heading to North Battleford City council for approval at their regular meeting Monday.
Provincial Scotties: Silvernagle now 4-0

Provincial Scotties: Silvernagle now 4-0

The provincial Scotties curling championship continues in Humboldt today with the Robyn Silvernagle team from North Battleford still undefeated.
Unity news

Unity news

Before I write one word in this column, I want to wish our successful NICU graduate a happy 17th birthday.
Twin Rivers to host summer youth curling camp

Twin Rivers to host summer youth curling camp

Twin Rivers Curling Club will be hosting even more curlers from around the province this summer. Starting in August 2019, they will host the New Holland Prairieland Curling Camp at the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford.
RCMP issue sketch of unknown male who exposed himself to young children

RCMP issue sketch of unknown male who exposed himself to young children

After a report of a man exposing himself to children, a composite sketch and a description have been released by the Maidstone RCMP who are requesting the assistance of the public to help identify the suspect.
Silvernagle off to good start at provincial Scotties

Silvernagle off to good start at provincial Scotties

The Robyn Silvernagle rink has gotten off to a good start at the provincial Scotties women's curling championship in Humboldt. In their first game Tuesday Team Silvernagle routed Jessica Mitchell's rink by a score of 10-1.
The demise of downtown’s history

The demise of downtown’s history

Dear Editor By now you will undoubtedly know the old Longhorn Steak House was destroyed in less than an hour. This was the famous Dominion Café, which was a social centre during the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Improvement suggested

Dear Editor After spending this week at the Grand Slam [Canadian Meridian Open] at the Civic Center, I found that getting up and down the stairs to upper level very hard.
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