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Danny and the Dusters

Danny and the Dusters

Hiebert on Heritage
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The Easter lily

The Easter lily

Hanbidge on Horticulture
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Maidstone RCMP working to curb vehicle thefts

Maidstone RCMP working to curb vehicle thefts

Maidstone RCMP says mebers have been working diligently to curb recent vehicle thefts through public awareness, proactive patrols and traffic initiatives. Jan. 18 at about 7:45 p.m.
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Will another historical building be lost?

Dear Editor The article in the March 1, 2016 edition of the News Optimist, “Sask Hospital on schedule, on budget,” is very exciting and emotional.
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Fuel tanks spill

Fuel tanks spill

Emergency personnel responded to an incident Wednesday in which two vehicles had their fuel tanks punctured. North Battleford Fire Department reports the tanks leaked approximately 120 litres of fuel onto the ground.
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Blues and brews on tap at the WDM

Blues and brews on tap at the WDM

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is ready to stage its annual Blues & Brews night, Saturday, April 16. Dance the night away at Blues & Brews to the sounds of The Blue Mules.
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Candidates missing from CUPE election forum

Candidates missing from CUPE election forum

It was CUPE's turn Wednesday night to stage an all-candidates forum for the Battlefords electoral district at the Dekker Centre.
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Libraries matter – especially when times are tough

Letter to the Editor
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The Unfunny

The Unfunny

On Second Thought
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Budget 2016 reveals decision-making preferences of new Liberal government

Budget 2016 reveals decision-making preferences of new Liberal government

Trudeau's first budget fails to make the hard choices necessary to pay for services
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