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Sharks win pair of games in Weyburn

Sharks win pair of games in Weyburn

After a number of tough losses, the Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks were able to turn the page with an impressive weekend performance in Weyburn.
Lots of scoring to start SPHL season

Lots of scoring to start SPHL season

The puck dropped this weekend on another year of Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League senior hockey throughout the northwest region.
Vikings and Crusaders miss out on provincial berths

Vikings and Crusaders miss out on provincial berths

With only three provincial spots up for grabs over the weekend at the SHSAA 5A senior girls’ north region volleyball tournament, the battle among all eight teams was a tense one at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School gym.
North Stars sweep aside Klippers

North Stars sweep aside Klippers

The Battlefords North Stars are officially in rarified air.
Ontario must address housing affordability

Ontario must address housing affordability

Best practices from homebuilder-friendly neighbours can teach municipalities how to allow the supply of new housing to meet demand
Change is in the air

Change is in the air

This morning, I woke up with thoughts of relationships of the courting kind. There are those of us who have them and those of us who don't.
Social media not the way to report crime: RCMP

Social media not the way to report crime: RCMP

Maidstone RCMP report it has been brought to their attention that comments have been made on social media regarding recent criminal activity in the Town of Maidstone. According to Cst.

The Battlefords North Stars — excellence at work

Dear Editor We are approaching the midway point of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League schedule for the Battlefords North Stars.
Minutes, days and hours

Minutes, days and hours

Earlier this week our six-year-old granddaughter that she had counted up to 100 all by herself,” and I’m not sure who was more proud, she, her parents or I.
Powerlifting program offered for Special Olympics

Powerlifting program offered for Special Olympics

UNITY - CrossFit enthusiast and Special Olympics volunteer, Shauna Hammer has brought a new program to CrossFit Lair and Special Olympics Unity – powerlifting.
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