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NWMA meeting draws 33 attendees

NWMA meeting draws 33 attendees

NEILBURG — The Northwest Museum Association fall meeting was held at Neilburg Seniors’ Centre Oct. 17 hosted by the Manito Pioneers Museum members.
Onion Lake chief charged with assault

Onion Lake chief charged with assault

Wallace Fox, chief of Onion Lake First Nation, is facing several charges stemming from a complaint lodged May 18 with Onion Lake RCMP. RCMP say they were advised of an assault that occurred at a private residence on Onion Lake First Nation.
Five reasons why Canadians should thank Stephen Harper

Five reasons why Canadians should thank Stephen Harper

He also provided a clear reminder that the price of democracy is eternal vigilance

Who will take responsibility for heritage building?

A recent letter to the editor extols the many virtues of Battleford, and as a proud resident of the town I’m certainly not going to argue against her views.
Live, Love, Laugh

Live, Love, Laugh

Marigold Market

Marigold Market

Gret Pumpkin Masquerade

Gret Pumpkin Masquerade

Bleak house: avoid the endless tax effects of property gifts

Bleak house: avoid the endless tax effects of property gifts

You might think that giving generous gifts of property or other assets to family members would be fairly cut-and-dried affair. Not so.
Irish Gardens – all worth visiting

Irish Gardens – all worth visiting

Earlier this month, I returned from hosting a garden tour of Ireland. We visited 17 Irish gardens, both public and private, ranging from landed estates of many acres to small urban holdings.
Escaped youth rounded up

Escaped youth rounded up

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 50 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Wednesday • 8:41 a.m.: Report of two in-custody youth escaping from a youth facility near North Battleford.
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