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Jaws of Life needed to free crash victim

Jaws of Life needed to free crash victim

The Jaws of Life were needed to extricate one person from vehicle involved in a crash at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 109th Street Wednesday. The two-vehicle crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m.
Team White earns bragging rights at North Stars' intrasquad game

Team White earns bragging rights at North Stars' intrasquad game

The Battlefords North Stars' roster hopefuls split into two teams for the Black and White game Wednesday night at the Civic Centre.
Seniors enjoy Maymont club's hospitality in August

Seniors enjoy Maymont club's hospitality in August

Twenty-three members of the Borden Friendship Club travelled to Maymont Aug. 21 for an afternoon of musical entertainment and a delicious ham and scalloped potato supper.
Bridge tourney marks 15th year

Bridge tourney marks 15th year

The Jackfish Lake Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament just completed its 15th year in Meota. This tournament is sponsored by the North Saskatchewan Unit 575 and hosted by the Meota and Battlefords clubs.

Rescuing children should be as heart warming as rescuing animals

This is a topic that I have long pondered about, but have been afraid to write because of my fears of others' reactions. This is a delicate topic.
Marijuana possession investigated

Marijuana possession investigated

North Battleford RCMP responded to about 24 calls for service between 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Spiffy wheels on display Saturday

Spiffy wheels on display Saturday

September has everyone back in the swing of things with school starting Sept. 2 and many organizations and events back from the summer hiatus. Saturday Delta Coop is hosting a "show and shine" in their parking lot. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.
Members prepare for gallery tour

Members prepare for gallery tour

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams Just a few attended the Battlefords Art Club session at the Don Ross Centre this Tuesday.
Tools, motorcycle stolen

Tools, motorcycle stolen

Cut Knife RCMP say there has been a rash of thefts in the Neilburg and Marsden areas in the past few weeks. Between Aug, 24 and Sept.

Bouquet for museum staff

The director/curator of the Fred Light Museum sends a bouquet out to her summer staff - Kimberly Primas, Cymric Leask and Yang Liu - for their efforts in celebrating the 100th birthday of their historic building.
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