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Herb Troesch was born May 20, 1914 in a log home on SE 6-49-20. The Troesch family continue to farm that same land today. Herb was the second child and eldest son of Jake and Mary Ann Troesch of Edam and younger brother to Lena.

What a wonderful change to our countryside as the leaves opened and the grass is growing.

The Hafford - RM of Redberry Centennial Committee held a wind-up meeting May 12 at the Ukrainian National Hall in Hafford.

The high school track meet was held May 25 and 26 in North Battleford. The weather co-operated so all the events were able to be completed. The school sent a full team of athletes from students in Grades 7 to 12.

What began as a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool farm supply store in North Battleford 25 years ago, becoming a Viterra outlet in 2007, is now a Co-op Farm Supply site. A grand opening for the supply centre at 10060 Hereford St.

Tuesday, 10 Battlefords Art Club members worked on their artwork. Next week members will be going to Saskatoon on Saturday to go on an art trek featuring nine art studios and 60 artists. Everyone is looking forward to an inspiring art trip.

I was on my way to Regina, when one of those weird coincidences in life occurred. John Gormley was on the radio, talking about the June 2 announcement that Saskatchewan will be creating two new traffic units focused on major highways.

The Battleford Midgets remain undefeated in the BLFL. During last week's play, Battleford beat the Unity Bantams May 26. They followed with a 7-3 victory over the Maidstone Ladies. Also May 28, the Unity Midgets downed the Unity Bantams 14-2.

How difficult is it to find a circulated 2013 Toonie in May of 2014? Well let me tell you - very difficult! As the day approached for the "planting " of the 2013 time capsule, it was realized we did not have any circulated 2013 currency in the time c

The North Battleford Beavers fell to 0-3 after a rain-soaked game against the Border City Blue Jays Tuesday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Blue Jays downed the Beavers 5-2 to win their fourth-straight game to start the season.