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Pedestrian dies in crash

Pedestrian dies in crash

Shaun Pete, 39, of the Richard area died Monday after an SUV hit a pedestrian on Highway 40. Blaine Lake RCMP were called to the scene 30 kilometres east of Hafford at about 11:50 p.m. Pete was pronounced dead at the scene.
Youth facing multiple charges in car wreck

Youth facing multiple charges in car wreck

A 16-year-old youth was due in provincial court following an incident in which a vehicle struck an apartment building on Winder Crescent early Wednesday.
16-year-old charged after truck smashes into building

16-year-old charged after truck smashes into building

The North Battleford Fire Department, RCMP and WPD Ambulance all attended a call early Wednesday morning in which a vehicle struck a building on Winder Crescent, causing major damage to both.

Buttercups: beautiful to look at but don't add them to your salad

Many years ago, I took a class about edible flowers. I wanted to learn more about moving plants from the garden to the kitchen and it ended up being a really good time.

What song shall I sing?

This evening my son and I are going for a drive and a long talk. Let me preface the explanation by stating that I am not depressed, I simply want to have my end-of-life health care directives down on paper before the inevitable becomes the immediate.
FOLEY,

FOLEY,

FOLEY, Vivian Foley passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Care Centre (Calgary) on June 25, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
WESTON:

WESTON:

WESTON: In Loving Memory of Iain Angus Graeme Weston who was born January 7, 1934 at London, England and passed away June 15, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.
Drivers could use a refresher course

Drivers could use a refresher course

Dear Editor Enough is enough! This is my reaction to the quality of driving that has been evolving in the Battlefords. I am becoming extremely disgusted with the way people are driving. Many times I have been cut off at intersections.

A matter of degree

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Access hires Chief Technology Officer

Access Communications have named Rob Bazilewich as their new chief technology officer. He began June 16.
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