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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.

And the winner is …

Congratulations Spain! Yahoo for the Saskatchewan Rough Riders!! Kudos to Denmark oops, mustn't leave out New Zealand, the Netherlands or Germany! If there ever was a week of multinational celebrations, this has been it.
Missing the local drive-in

Missing the local drive-in

Summer at the movie theatres is not the same as it used to be. These days, you search out the biggest, most air-conditioned multiplex you can find for the experience of watching a summer blockbuster on the big screens inside.
Unity's Wood wins CPGA of Saskatchewan title

Unity's Wood wins CPGA of Saskatchewan title

The wins on the Maple Leaf Junior Tour keep coming for Unity's Justin Wood.
78 attend Summer School for the Solo Voice

78 attend Summer School for the Solo Voice

Speech arts, opera and piano for two, four and eight hands were on the program for a world-class concert Tuesday evening at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford. Performing were the staff of this year's Summer School for the Solo Voice.
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