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Man goes missing

It is difficult to imagine the anguish of a family who has lost a loved one. That is the situation the family of Walter Giesbrecht is facing after he went missing in the Battlefords on the weekend.

Ball game enjoyed in spite of rain

Saturday, Shirley and Bruce James took their moms, Gertie James and Tillie Linkert, for dinner and a drive around Lloydminster. It was very much enjoyed. Our sympathy to the Mitchell family on the passing of Duncan Mitchell this week.
United Church minister retires after 20 years in the pulpit

United Church minister retires after 20 years in the pulpit

Rev. Louise Robson preached her last sermon at Unity United Church Sunday, June 29. Parishioners and church visitors will miss what some have called "a breath of fresh air.
Borden children enjoying games of yesteryear

Borden children enjoying games of yesteryear

The Borden Museum invites children of any age to come out and play games that children used to play - such as checkers, snakes and ladders, crokinole, etc.

Deaf/mute woman missing

Sheri Rode, 44, who is deaf/mute, has been missing from her home in Martensville since June 9. Warman/Nartensville RCMP say Rode was last seen by her family that day, when she left her home to register a red 1996 Dodge Caravan. She never returned.
Exploring the world with palette and brush

Exploring the world with palette and brush

The Battlefords Art Club has a long history of supporting visual arts in the community. It promotes exhibits of local work with the aim of encouraging its members in developing their potential for creating satisfying artwork in any medium.
Three softball teams capture provincial titles on weekend

Three softball teams capture provincial titles on weekend

Rider season is in full swing love the commanding season-opener win. You know Unity is bleeding green and cheering hard.
MISZANIEC:

MISZANIEC:

MISZANIEC: 1931-2014. It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that the family of Mr. John Miszaniec announce his passing at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on the 5th day of July 2014 at the age of 82 years.
Ruddell hosts 110th annual picnic July 1

Ruddell hosts 110th annual picnic July 1

What a beautiful day for the Village of Ruddell's 110th annual July 1 picnic. Over 80 people attended. They were entertained with horse rides from Tom Pain with his Clydesdale horses; not only the children were enjoying the rides, so were the adults.
Biggar resident on guard in Ottawa

Biggar resident on guard in Ottawa

With their scarlet tunics and their bearskins headdress the Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Band of the Ceremonial Guard and the Pipes and Drums of the Ceremonial Guard are the most recognizable military unit in Canada.
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