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Waldemar (Wally) George Giesbrecht passed away on August 3, 2016 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer with his wife Pat by his side. Wally leaves to mourn his wife Pat and their son Zachary Giesbrecht of Saskatoon.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Lynn Smith on July 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Maureen was born July 5, 1953 in North Battleford, SK.

Karen is the owner of the largest organic orchard in the province, which grows a variety of fruit and produce perhaps the best cider. She feels hosting an event will help her business gain recognition, and increase sales.

Local classical musician Cole Knutson and pianist Jaya Hoy performed a recital at Third Avenue Church on Sunday, July 31. As they each move into a more global existence, it may have been the last time they play together for some years.

Local First Nations representatives made their thoughts known Thursday about the impact of the Husky oil pipeline spill on their communities. They held a forum called "Is moving oil by pipeline safe? 2016.

Due to many inquiries, the City of North Battleford has issued an update on the progress of bringing in additional water supply and the imposed watering restrictions.

It was a lengthy search but the Battlefords Midget Stars now know who will be behind the bench this winter.

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Everyone remembers 1969 for the summer Neil Armstrong landed on the moon and Jimi Hendrix played The Star-Spangled Banner on electric guitar at Woodstock.

Erica (Martin) Delaire’s ashes will be laid to rest on August 17, 2016. The celebration of her life will be performed at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The church is located at the corner of 15th Ave.