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What I don’t deserve for Christmas

What I don’t deserve for Christmas

This afternoon, after thinking about the beautiful Christmas carols that have become such an integral part of my life, I began humming a crazy, totally unrelated but seasonal song.
Lindsay Anderson’s Israel journey

Lindsay Anderson’s Israel journey

Everybody has a Story
Beaver Blues remain undefeated

Beaver Blues remain undefeated

The Battleford Beaver Blues are already serving notice to the rest of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League that they are the team to beat.
Take the deal on the new frigates

Take the deal on the new frigates

From the Top of the Pile
Aven Grace to perform St. Paul’s church Dec. 16

Aven Grace to perform St. Paul’s church Dec. 16

Submitted St. Paul’s church in North Battleford is looking forward to a return visit from Aven Grace, well known country and gospel singer.

Thanks for the bouquet

Dear Editor I would like to send a big bouquet to the people who work hard at the News-Optimist each week to bring us local news. I live at Battleford West and I look forward to reading the news each week in both the Tuesday and Thursday newspapers.
North Stars top Ice Wolves twice on the road

North Stars top Ice Wolves twice on the road

Over the last few games, Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager Brandon Heck was looking for more from his side.
Comfort Inn suites going into place

Comfort Inn suites going into place

The site of the new Comfort Inn and Suites hotel on Carlton Trail north of Frontier Centre was a hub of activity last week. Cranes had installed the first modular unit in place at the new hotel Tuesday and were ready to move on to the second unit.
Vehicle theft suspects in court

Vehicle theft suspects in court

Two individuals appeared in North Battleford court Monday morning regarding the attempted vehicle theft that occurred approximately five km east of North Battleford on Highway 40.
Final day in legislature for Premier Brad Wall

Final day in legislature for Premier Brad Wall

John Cairns’ Leg Watch
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