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Strong group of prospects at North Stars spring camp

Strong group of prospects at North Stars spring camp

While the team waits to see who they will face in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final Friday night, the Battlefords North Stars brass got a glimpse at some of their future talent over the weekend.
Ottawa's 'innovation budget' unlikely to spark innovation

Ottawa's 'innovation budget' unlikely to spark innovation

Handing out taxpayer money in corporate welfare takes resources away from other areas that could be the source of future innovation
Medstead School presentation reveals shocking need to acquire AED

Medstead School presentation reveals shocking need to acquire AED

Medstead is keeping in stride as the nation pushes forward in pursuit of making more AEDs (automated external defibrillators) accessible to the general population.
And the wind was contrary

And the wind was contrary

In speaking of the regular downpours of rain we receive out here, I’ve not mentioned the howling winds and while it’s lovely living close to the ocean, we cannot escape feeling the full force of those blasts. So much like life itself.
Barefoot Bonspiel marks the close of Medstead curling season

Barefoot Bonspiel marks the close of Medstead curling season

Curling is a time-honoured tradition in Canada as a whole, with exceptional significance in Saskatchewan. In fact, the Government of Saskatchewan declared curling the official sport of the province in 2001.
Trudeau government ditches another fiscal pledge

Trudeau government ditches another fiscal pledge

Broken promises put the country's finances at considerable risk as the Liberal government keeps moving the goalposts on balancing the budget
Runner-up finish for Young and Bulldogs

Runner-up finish for Young and Bulldogs

A stellar season for the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and Battleford product Blake Young ended one win short of their final goal Saturday in Chicago.
Mentorship programs for troubled youth foster respect for others

Mentorship programs for troubled youth foster respect for others

Canadian governments should be investing in youth mentorship programs to help build an inclusive, supportive and more progressive society
North Battleford hosts North West Regional 4-H speeches

North Battleford hosts North West Regional 4-H speeches

For most people the fear of talking in front of a crowd is debilitating, but not for 4-Hers. March 19, at the Decker Centre, District No. 34 4-H Council hosted the North West Regional Speaking Competition.
New data pans First Nation custom-made election rules

New data pans First Nation custom-made election rules

May lead to discrimination and abuse of power, with disputes frequently ending up in federal court
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