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The only protection against the abuse of power is not to give those broad powers to the state in the first place

The passing of Torkild Risom, age 84 years of North Battleford, Sask occurred at Parkridge Centre, Saskatoon, Sask on March 28, 2015. Torkild was born on Feb 8, 1931 in Denmark.

Madeline Bretzer passed away at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alta. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 89 years.

For each barrel of oil burned to produce energy, about .472 tonnes of CO2 is added to the atmosphere

Before you know it (it may have already happened), the first spring flowers will be shining forth. No, not spring Adonis, Kaufman tulips or forsythia.

Corrine Sokul has achieved a Gold Test Status in the four disciplines of skating. This rare Quad Gold accomplishment makes Corrine, her family, and Skate Battlefords very proud of her.

Organic farming was the focus of a workshop at Western Development Museum April 1. The title was Transitioning to Organic Farming, and it was a day-long session aimed at farmers looking to transition from “conventional” farming to organic.

Tim Hortons is teaming up with the City of North Battleford for three days this month to offer completely free swimming April 6, 7 and 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.