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By Michael Brokop ARC Creative Studios gallery coordinator This concludes my coverage of the ARC second annual members showcase exhibition of current works on display until the last Friday of August.

Submitted ​Every year, during the second weekend of August since 1980, the Resort Village of Cochin hosts Cochin Days. It's a family event for everyone! The 2016 event held Aug. 12-14 was a grand success! Since the beginning the goals have been: 1.

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Here is a rundown of highlights from community safety coordinator Herb Sutton’s monthly monitoring report to North Battleford council on Monday night.

It was a solid month for building permits in the city of North Battleford, but it was the prospect of even more projects that had councillors excited at Monday’s meeting. The permit report for July was presented to council Monday.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the selection of the late John M. “Corky” McCann of Red Deer, Alta. into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 20 in Battleford. McCann participated in baseball all his life.

At this year’s annual Territorial Days Parade, the Canadian flag was waved with the rainbow pride flag for the first time.

“ Lipstick. Short Skirts. Grit. The Game was for Real.” A touring play featuring Saskatchewan's baseball heritage is being hosted by the Battlefords Community Players and the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame next week.

Fabulous dancing, glorious colour, exciting music, tasty Indian food. That's what last year's Dances of India featured at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.