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Trafficking charges laid

Trafficking charges laid

A 29-year-old St. Walburg woman has been charged with possession for the purposeoftrafficking after 18 ounces of Ecstasy was seized from a residence in St. Walburg by Turtleford RCMP Thursday. RCMP say the drugs were seized at about 3 p.m.

Landis elevator comes down

The demolition of a Landis elevator has begun. Built in 1967, its demo began Aug. 8. See the related photo gallery for more photos.
Vawn teen will cherish pageant experience

Vawn teen will cherish pageant experience

Jensen White of Vawn, who attends H. Hardcastle School in Edam, was in Toronto in July to take part in the seventh Miss Teenage Canada pageant.

Put an end to phoney majorities

Dear Editor Let's imagine in 2011 you were appointed the sole UN observer of a democratic election in a country. You watched closely for bribing or bullying of voters and witnessed none. You declared it a fair election and yet you were perplexed.

Cunningham reunion held at Speers

More than people gathered at the Speers Recreation Centre the weekend of Aug. 1-3 for a Cunningham reunion. Family came from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Copenhagen, Sweden.
Regina dynasty selected for Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame

Regina dynasty selected for Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has selected the 1932-36 Regina Nationals for induction into the team category.
Reflecting the prairies in watercolour

Reflecting the prairies in watercolour

Born in Outlook, I grew up on the prairies. After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with an education degree, a teaching career ensued. In 1971 a move to the Battlefords was followed by teaching junior high until retirement.
Battlefords Lawn Bowling Club hosts grassroots tournament

Battlefords Lawn Bowling Club hosts grassroots tournament

Battlefords Lawn Bowling Club hosted a grassroots tournament Aug. 8-10. The first game was played Friday evening. It was just completed when the skies opened and the rain poured.
Accept change

Accept change

Sometimes we see it coming. Other times we don't. There are times we think we know what to expect but life throws us a curve we weren't expecting. Usually it is a little bit of "all of the above." Change. Personally, I love my ruts.

Street closures

Jersey Street from Canola Avenue to the maintenance centre entrance of the golf course will be intermittently closed today, for a tree removal.
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