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Unity Crossfit participant sets provincial records

UNITY — By looking at her five-foot stature you wouldn’t expect the strength and power she possesses. However recent competition results demonstrate just how wrong that assumption is.

Feb 10, 2015 2:28 PM Read more >

Strings adjudicator is a versatile performer

Festival Fanfare

Feb 10, 2015 2:22 PM Read more >

Support for Crystal’s Home appreciated

It has been estimated that one-third of Canada’s homeless are youth. On any given night 65,000 youth are without a place to call home. Crystal’s Home opened its doors in North Battleford in 2008.

Feb 10, 2015 2:20 PM Read more >

Lighthouse homeless shelter officially opens

Years of effort have come to fruition with the opening of a new 24-hour homeless shelter operated by the Lighthouse in North Battleford.

Feb 10, 2015 2:12 PM Read more >

Magic of Karpaty musicians to perform at Pioneer Hall

The Magic of Karpaty, musicians of Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine, will be making an appearance in North Battleford at the Pioneer Hall Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

Feb 10, 2015 1:51 PM Read more >

COOL labeling, rail transport key issues for Ritz

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz was in his riding Monday after a few eventful days in the American capital the week before.

Feb 10, 2015 1:46 PM Read more >

Ritz says he wants action, not inquiry, into missing and murdered indigenous women

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz isn't convinced an inquiry into the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women would serve any purpose. “I don’t.

Feb 10, 2015 1:34 PM Read more >

Winter crafts circle welcomes new participants

Mayfair News

Feb 10, 2015 1:17 PM Read more >

A child’s right to loving relationships

The Rights of Children

Feb 10, 2015 12:24 PM Read more >

The pigeon hotel: writing is on the wall

Letter to the Editor

Feb 10, 2015 12:05 PM Read more >

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