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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Influenza Clinic Volunteers — Personable, friendly and organized volunteers are needed from October to Dece
September moon eclipse viewed by many

September moon eclipse viewed by many

The air was cool but the skies were clear to view the total eclipse of the September moon, which has some different names.
Typical late harvest weather makes for long days

Typical late harvest weather makes for long days

Vic’s View

Ritz should be apologizing

It is unfortunate political candidates must generally be advised not to explain complicated policy or use witticisms because they risk being misquoted. An example occurred in the last letters section of the Regional Optimist (Sue Greenbank, Oct. 8).
Turkey Day 5K

Turkey Day 5K

KUJAWA

KUJAWA

With deep sadness, the family announces the death of Nick Kujawa on October 1. Nick was born in what was then Poland in 1922, and arrived in the St. Walburg district with his family in 1928.
LOCSD hosts pope’s diplomat at JPII

LOCSD hosts pope’s diplomat at JPII

Light of Christ Catholic School Division with hosted Pope Francis' Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, Most Rev. Luigi Bonazzi, at a diocesan mass held in John Paul II Collegiate gym May 4.
Culture Days activities draw all ages to ARC

Culture Days activities draw all ages to ARC

During Culture Days on Sept. 25 to 27, ARC Creative Studios opened the studio to the public, offering an opportunity to participate in ‘creative’ artistic possibilities. Over the three days the studio was full.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

A pedestrian was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital by WPD Ambulance at about 9:35 a.m. Sunday after being hit by a vehicle.
Sharks host Rebels in home-opener series

Sharks host Rebels in home-opener series

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