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The blessings of but

The blessings of but

While meditating this morning on my daily reading of Scripture I was drawn to the word “but.
Spread out attack helps North Stars to victory over Bombers

Spread out attack helps North Stars to victory over Bombers

The depth of the Battlefords North Stars was in full effect Saturday night at the Civic Centre.
CETA set to dramatically alter Canada's dairy industry

CETA set to dramatically alter Canada's dairy industry

A clear road map to make our dairy sector more competitive is urgently needed as it faces more European imports
Hiking to Supai and Havasu Falls

Hiking to Supai and Havasu Falls

In early March an eager group of Canadian hikers adventured into the Grand Canyon. The trailhead at Hualpai Hilltop, is an hour and a half north east of Peach Springs, just off of Route 66.
Activate accelerated at UCHS

Activate accelerated at UCHS

In commitment of their goal to manifest all facets of the word “Activate” – set in motion, make active, organize and create – Unity Composite High School students continue to find ways to develop and strengthen their Activate message and brand.
Medstead Hall hosts third annual wild game banquet and awards

Medstead Hall hosts third annual wild game banquet and awards

In a festive community get together April 8, Medstead hosted the 3rd annual wild game banquet and awards at the local community hall.
Injecting some Positive Energy in a divisive national debate

Injecting some Positive Energy in a divisive national debate

A three-year initiative assesses how Canadians think and talk about energy in all forms, bringing together disparate and typically unaligned voices
Battleford resident wants dog-tethering bylaw

Battleford resident wants dog-tethering bylaw

If Battleford resident Melissa Kainberger had her way, dog owners would no longer be able to tether their dogs for more than 10 hours without being fined.
Big $6 million budget hole for Living Sky to address

Big $6 million budget hole for Living Sky to address

Living Sky School Division trustees got their first sense of how grim the financial picture is for the division in the wake of the provincial budget in March.
Merde sur un baton

Merde sur un baton

Even bad things sound better if you say them in French. In fact sometimes just the sound of it, said in the language of love, almost makes you wish you had some. In Latin it becomes irresistible. Dibrotryon morbosum.
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