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The Christmas door decorations have been taken down and regular classes have resumed after several weeks of concert practices. At the Christmas concert, the SLC made two draws for the gift baskets.

Festival Fanfare

It is with sadness that the family of Dennis Woloshyn announce his sudden and unexpected passing on December 21, 2015. Dennis was born on September 25, 1951 at North Battleford, SK.

Vic’s View

All-America Selections (www.all-americaselections.org) has, for more than 80 years, been a trusted source of information on what are the best new vegetable and flower cultivars.

Next week is Non-Smoking Week in Canada. A recent study indicates Saskatchewan has some of the highest smoking rates in Canada. As a non smoker, that statistic surprised me, but only because I wasn’t really paying attention.

North Battleford city council has approved 2016's budget and among the items to look for this year is a study on the condition of the city's 66-year-old water tower.

Friday marked a milestone for staff and supporters of the Mennonite Community Closet in North Battleford.

Operation Red Nose has wrapped up another year of safe rides home for revellers in the Battlefords. It was a "very successful year,” said Bill Bowman of North Battleford Lions Club at the campaign wrap-up event at the Lions Club hall Wednesday.