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ANDERSEN: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merle Andersen (nee Sayers) on May 19, 2014. Merle was born on June 20, 1922 in Bresaylor, SK. On November 10, 1942, Merle married the love of her life, Chris.

Turtleford's Dave Smith has the distinction of being the first Canadian recipient of an international Mensa award and of 110,000 worldwide Mensa members, the first Mensan to receive two of them.

Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre June 11 with Jon Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Verla Mitchell. Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart and Denise Newton.

Borden School held their graduation banquet and exercises in the Borden Community Centre, June 13 with six grads and 160 guests at the banquet.

TRAVES: In Loving Memory of Homer Ernest Traves who was born November 15, 1937 at North Battleford, SK and passed away May 26, 2014 at Home, Rural North Battleford, SK.

North Battleford's battered reputation for crime is having a negative impact on recruiting employees.

Students from Phoenix School, Battleford Central School and Manacowin School walked 25 feet of red carpet for the premiere of their music video We Rise Up From The Fire at the North Battleford Library Monday afternoon.

Dear Editor This is a letter to my city. Dear North Battleford I would like to express my gratitude for all you have done for me. I moved here 14 years ago.

Ed, my neighbour next door, saw me with a fresh haircut. He is aware that I have been buzzing my own hair. He tells me that I can get away with cutting my own hair because I'm already bald.

STONECHILD: In Loving Memory of Marla Lynn Stonechild (Apsti-piyisiw-iskwew), Born September 5, 1974, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Passed Away May 30, 2014, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.