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Maidstone RCMP are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and a CN Rail locomotive at a level crossing in the Paynton area. Police say the collision occurred at about 5:15 p.m.

It was Feb. 24, 1978. Ah, the '70s. It was a simpler time. A time when marriage meant forever and destiny was summarized up in the phrase "happily ever after". Back in the '70's, getting married was the answer to most everything.

In1910 a parcel of land south of the CN Railway and west of what is now the Don Ross Center was the location of the fair grounds and race track. In March of 1920 a meeting was held to organize North Battlefords first golf course.

Lawns have long been a status symbol, originally a sign of significant wealth.

It's hard to find a funny or even light-hearted topic for this week's offering.

BEKOLAY: Margaret Mary Bekolay born August 18, 1923 at Edam, SK and passed away July 6, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.

Canada's greatest living fighter ace, 93-year-old Stocky Edwards, is a legend in aviation circles. But at heart, he's just a simple boy from Battleford. I visited Stocky and his wife Toni last week at their lovely ocean-view home in Comox, B.C.

Seven teams were out for New Horizons golf Thursday, July 3. They were playing on Thursday instead of the usual Monday because of the Canada Day weekend. A double eagle was scored on No. 9 during this round.

LAFRENIERE: July 6, 1954 - June 24, 2014. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Edward LaFreniere on June 24, 2014; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

RASCHER: November 9, 1944 - July 8, 2014. David passed away on July 8, 2014 with his family by his side at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, SK after a 12 year battle with cancer.