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Fittingly, for the month with St. Patrick's Day, The Fitzgerald Family Band – parents Pam and Paddy, kids Tom, Kerry and Julie, and lead vocalist Nate Douglas – make their return to the Dekker Centre March 24.

After taking over coaching duties on interim basis in February, Norm Johnston will lead the charge for the Battlefords AAA Stars behind the bench next season.

Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards

As Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation prepares for the 2017 Festival of Trees, the successes experienced over the past 21 years are reviewed. In 1996, BUH Foundation held their first Festival of Trees in the Western Development Museum.

The size of the debt as well as youth unemployment were key priorities identified as more than 7,000 high school students across Canada took part in the Student Budget Consultation.

Building permit numbers in North Battleford in February weren’t much different than they were a year ago. According to numbers released at the planning committee meeting Monday, six permits were issued for $749,500 in February.

Founded March 20, 1946, the Unity Lions Club is preparing to celebrate their 70th anniversary. The club serves multiple roles in the community. This year’s roster includes 23 members, seven of whom have been members for more than 20 years.

"I'm actually going through a bit of a withdrawal of everything. But I like the backyard. I like to sit there with a cup of coffee," says Keith Koberinski over tea in his dining room.

Allan Munro, February 27, 1920 – March 2, 2017. Allan was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Jack (nee Jacob Dieterle) and Nina Jane (nee Delong). Our Dad passed away at 97, peacefully in his Victoria home surrounded by his family.

Charles (Bud) William Huard passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital. He was 89 years old.