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Some from every tribe

Some from every tribe

Linda’s Lines
Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective
Tenor to present songs of First World War in first tour

Tenor to present songs of First World War in first tour

Saskatchewan born and based tenor Spencer McKnight will be presenting Songs of the Great War at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
Light of Christ introduces new learning centre to public

Light of Christ introduces new learning centre to public

The hall named after St. Thomas Aquinas was filled with teachers, parents and administrators, as Light of Christ School Division announced the opening of their new Learning Centre last Thursday. The facility, located at 1202-105 St.
Rally outside Herb Cox’s office against cuts, supporting Crowns

Rally outside Herb Cox’s office against cuts, supporting Crowns

Unions expressing their opposition to privatization and provincial government cuts were out in force in North Battleford on Tuesday.
Doke ready to get to work as Minister of Government Relations

Doke ready to get to work as Minister of Government Relations

It has been a hectic week for new cabinet minister Larry Doke. The Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA was sworn in Wednesday to the cabinet as Minister of Government Relations and minister responsible for First Nation/Metis and Northern Affairs.
North Stars ranked fourth nationally

North Stars ranked fourth nationally

The success of the Battlefords North Stars over the last two seasons hasn't gone unnoticed.
Cheveldayoff in the Battlefords

Cheveldayoff in the Battlefords

Ken Cheveldayoff brought his bid for the Saskatchewan Party leadership to the Battlefords on Wednesday night.
Don’t think, don’t feel, don’t tell, just get on with life

Don’t think, don’t feel, don’t tell, just get on with life

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Drinking, driving and toking

Drinking, driving and toking

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