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Walking With Our Sisters memorial opens

Walking With Our Sisters memorial opens

A long-awaited touring memorial for missing and murdered indigenous women has opened at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. The Walking With Our Sisters art installation runs Jan. 15 to Feb. 7.
CORNELL

CORNELL

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lilian Cornell, late of North Battleford, on January 11, 2016 at the age of 111 years. Lilian was born on August 21, 1904 at Leverton, Lincolnshire, England.
SAPP

SAPP

In Loving Memory of Allan Fredrick Sapp (Sa-pu-num) (Kiskayetum) born January 2, 1928 at Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK., passed away December 29, 2015 in North Battleford, SK.
DENNIS

DENNIS

It is with great sadness that the family of Ernest (Ernie) St. John Dennis, announces his passing in Edmonton, on December 26, 2015, at the age of 98.
Pop up wedding trend comes to the Battlefords

Pop up wedding trend comes to the Battlefords

You've heard of pop up shops. The pop up trend is now being applied to weddings. Stress free and affordable. It's trending around the world, and it's found its way to Canada.
Growing government debt danger to Canada's future prosperity

Growing government debt danger to Canada's future prosperity

Governments should use the coming budget season as an opportunity to take serious action to reverse the trend

When God does the work

Linda’s Lines

Program supports young amputee

Dear Editor I am a left arm amputee and a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. I recently received a biathlon and kayaking device thanks to public support of The War Amps key tag service.
Community Spaces program now available

Community Spaces program now available

A funding option is available for those looking to improve and beautify the spaces in their communities. For the second year in a row the Co-op Community Spaces program is available to provide up to $1.
Five ways we can reduce suicide in Canada

Five ways we can reduce suicide in Canada

Why a suicide prevention strategy needs to include personal injury prevention
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