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The lives you didn’t live

The lives you didn’t live

Every one of us has lives other than the one we are living. From the bittersweet vantage of extreme old age, I look back to remember Robert Frost, the poet who touched my very soul, wrote about “the road not taken.
Number five crow snow has come and gone

Number five crow snow has come and gone

The number five crow snow has come. Now it’s gone. Before I went to bed I looked out. The ground was white. Boy, I thought to myself, “I wonder how much snow there will be by morning.
25-year-old woman last seen April 28

25-year-old woman last seen April 28

The Loon Lake RCMP and Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are seeking in locating Tenena Lynne Chief. Chief was last seen April 28 at Island Lake First Nation, and police say she is believed to be in that area.
Knutson planning Saturday concert at Third Avenue United Church

Knutson planning Saturday concert at Third Avenue United Church

Last summer, local musician Cole Knutson, who is pursuing a saxophone performance degree with plans to follow up with a master's degree in collaborative piano, hosted a recital with another local artist, Jean Van Der Merwe, and he plans to stage a si
Chapel Gallery re-opens with members' art show, reception Thursday

Chapel Gallery re-opens with members' art show, reception Thursday

Earlier in the year, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford was closed for repairs, but it's back in business with a members’ art show running until May 15.
Sask. Hospital construction ‘on time and on budget’ says minister

Sask. Hospital construction ‘on time and on budget’ says minister

Progress celebrated Tuesday
The Lighthouse gets grant from Realtors

The Lighthouse gets grant from Realtors

The Association of Saskatchewan Realtors has presented grants to six charities in the province and one of them is in the Battlefords.
Warrant issued for Delroy Thunderblanket

Warrant issued for Delroy Thunderblanket

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who was serving a community sentence and has removed his electronic monitoring device. Battlefords RCMP say information was received Monday at 10:30 p.m.
Why did the David and Collet Stephan jurors cry?

Why did the David and Collet Stephan jurors cry?

Canadian juries are denied the knowledge that they have the power to pass judgment on laws they deem to be unjust
Michelle Wright at Gold Eagle Casino May 13

Michelle Wright at Gold Eagle Casino May 13

Promises a country rockin' good time
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