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RUD:

RUD:

Elsie Joyce Rud passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 84. Elsie was born to Myrtle Pederson on March 12, 1932 on the John Pederson family farm near Fosston, Saskatchewan.
Four ways to save money on your prescription medications

Four ways to save money on your prescription medications

Canadians pay some of the highest prices for prescription drugs in the developed world, thanks to a patchwork system that undermines our collective clout
How Facebook led me to the truth about GMOs

How Facebook led me to the truth about GMOs

I've learned to respect the views of people who are educated on subjects about which I was concerned - even if they work for Monsanto
Man facing weapons and robbery charges

Man facing weapons and robbery charges

Battlefords RCMP have arrested and charged Dylan James Larose, 24, of Saskatoon, in connection with three business robberies in the Battlefords and a gas station holdup in Saskatoon.
Leslie leads Battleford delegation at SUMA

Leslie leads Battleford delegation at SUMA

As the new mayor of Battleford, Ames Leslie had something in common with many elected officials at SUMA this year. Some 30 per cent of the mayors and councillors attending the convention were newly elected.
Ruddell hosts Valentine event

Ruddell hosts Valentine event

Maymont News
North Stars end Klippers win streak

North Stars end Klippers win streak

Over the last few games, Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford noted that the team was going to cash in on the number of good scoring chances that they were getting.
Oilpatch still busy in areas of Northwest

Oilpatch still busy in areas of Northwest

Meota News

Muslims thank Battlefords

Dear Editor On behalf of the Islamic Center of the Battlefords, we would like to thank all our neighbours, and all the citizens of the Battlefords, who have sent us messages, cards of condolences and left phone calls and messages of support.
Irena Sendler's remarkable courage should inspire us all

Irena Sendler's remarkable courage should inspire us all

As a member of the Polish underground in Warsaw, Sendler saved thousands of Jewish children from the Nazis because she had the courage to follow her convictions
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