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Maidstone Museum reflects on successful fundraiser

The Maidstone Museum members would like to thank all who made the Silent Auction at the Trade Farm on April 1 and 2 a financial success.
Unity fire department practice a controlled burn

Unity fire department practice a controlled burn

UCHS is back from Easter break and the travel club is just now returning to school and eager to tell of their adventures.
Meota resident receives 90th birthday wishes from Prime Minister Trudeau

Meota resident receives 90th birthday wishes from Prime Minister Trudeau

Meota News Lorna Pearson Correspondent Contract bridge April 17 in Meota found top score went to Eric Callbeck and second high was Vern Iverson.
UCHS rocks Activate event

UCHS rocks Activate event

If there was ever any doubt as to the enthusiasm put into the annual campaign hosted by UCHS, all one needed to do was head to the gym April 12.
Radisson and Borden quilters working on Christmas donation

Radisson and Borden quilters working on Christmas donation

A baby shower was held in the seniors' room on April 22 to honour Ronan Lee, the new son of Dustin and Brittney Tracksell. Head table and gift table were nicely decorated in blue and white cloths, balloons and mini baby bottles filled with candy.
Maymont School students participate in Aberdeen dance competition

Maymont School students participate in Aberdeen dance competition

The final school days in April have come and gone and the month of May has arrived. Most of the indoor sports are completed and now the focus will be on track and field training.
Another China trip possible for the Chamber

Another China trip possible for the Chamber

It looks as if the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce could be planning another China trip. At their board meeting Tuesday night the Chamber has agreed to join in a provincial chamber-wide initiative offering a China expedition next year.
Medstead community shows support for local library

Medstead community shows support for local library

The Medstead Library is an integral part of the village, providing numerous services to much of the community and the rural municipality. A 58 per cent budget cut to funding for the Saskatchewan regional public library system was announced March 22.
MADRA bids adieu to bingos and looks towards exciting future

MADRA bids adieu to bingos and looks towards exciting future

A dynamic group of more than 15 community members gathered for a meeting of the Medstead and District Recreation Association on the evening of April 11. MADRA is a non-profit organization operating in the Medstead area.
Want to subdivide? Oil wells may prevent this

Want to subdivide? Oil wells may prevent this

When it comes to subdividing single parcel country residential properties out in rural municipalities there are a number of factors that determine whether a subdivision will be approved by the Province of Saskatchewan: surface water and drainage acce
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