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Executive Director Claudette McGuire and board member Kerry Sapp of Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation were at Gold Eagle Casino's Kihiw restaurant last Thursday to accept a $10,000 cheque from Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum.

Battlefords AAA Stars netminder Lance Alm was kept busy Thursday night in Saskatoon. Alm made 64 saves at the Schroh Arena as the Stars dropped a 5-1 decision to the Saskatoon Contacts in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action.

The North West Museum Association fall meeting was held at Turtleford Oct. 18 hosted by Turtleford Museum members. Linda Blais greeted members at the registration table.

A local program that gives students a chance to experience the arts will be expanding.

Walmart and Visa face off in a battle over transaction fees that could dramatically alter the retail food landscape in this country

How welcome is this sunshine after weeks of gloomy and damp weather! While it was 99 F in Yuma, Ariz. last week, we aren’t sure if those folks reporting were complaining or bragging. The local post office hours are now 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m.

The most recognizable and enduring symbol of Remembrance Day is the bright red poppy that Lt. Col. John McCrae famously depicted in his poem, In Flanders Fields — “In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row.

Mr. John "Jack" Anderson of North Battleford passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was so unhappy about missing Halloween because of his cold and flu it seemed like nothing would lighten him up. Ruby told me before she put Ed on the phone, "You need to butter him up with encouragement.

Saturday night at the Don Ross Centre, a fundraiser was held for the next Wounded Warriors Weekend that is held annually.