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A major curling bonspiel event is coming to Twin Rivers Curling Club early in the new year. The 2015 Goldline Saskatchewan Players Championship takes place January 2 through 4.

The Battlefords Roller Derby League’s Rubby Rollers ended their season on a high note, winning their final game by a score of 171-157 over the Saskatoon Killa Bees.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars (17-9-0-0) dropped both games against the Regina Pat Canadians (20-0-5-1) this weekend, 6-5 Saturday and 4-1 Sunday. Saturday, Owen Sillinger had two goals and three assists to lead the Canadians attack.

The Battlefords AAA Midget Sharks (7-11-1-0) lost back-to-back games to the Regina Rebels (6-6-2-3) to end their 2014 calendar year. Saturday, Lilla Carpenter-Boesch had a hat trick to power the Rebels to a 6-4 win.

It’s not too late, there are still a few days before Christmas to get your gardener a special, albeit last minute, gift or two. And even though we’re in the midst of winter, many garden centres and specialty tool stores are open.

The Flin Flon Bombers (17-7-5-4) were on a six-game losing streak when they came to the Civic Centre Friday.

Hanbidge on Horticulture

Auditor General offered important criticisms and suggestions for improvement, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater

But what was it all about anyway?

Activity-based funding may discharge patients from hospital 'quicker but sicker'