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Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, is not a big fan of Christmas. Being very reluctant to part with any of his money, the Christmas season cramps Ed’s determination to be tightfisted.

Fred J. Sejbjerg, February 22, 1931 – December 5, 2016. It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred Sejbjerg, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on December 5, 2016.

There is an old expression, “the calm before the storm.

In Loving Memory of Roderick Bruce Payne “Boo Bear”. Roderick Bruce Payne was born February 11, 1967 in Edmonton, AB to Sylvia & Bob Payne. He was the 4th child of 5 boys. Later in life he met his 6th brother Ron Patterson.

Last week a letter to the editor was published entitled “Seeking Shirl.” Ryan Thomas described how he had found love letters written by “Shirl” to Mr. N.S. Stiko in the spring of 1955.

A trip to Pinehouse looked to be bringing a similar result for the Battlefords North Stars.

Hafford's Lesko makes team

The Twin Rivers Curling Club hosted the Junior Slam Classic, sponsored by Northland Power from Dec. 2 to 4. There were two divisions, Under 18 and Under 15, which were comprised of 19 teams from across the province.

A mix of youth and experience is the main story for the junior basketball programs at John Paul II Collegiate and North Battleford Comprehensive High School this season.

According to the talking heads and their colleagues, Donald Trump is the president-elect of the United States because of the anger and fear of a whole bunch of white men who blame immigrants and globalization for taking away, or threatening to take a