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"Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" commanded Lady MacBeth. Although I claim no likeness to the Lady or to her learned creator, I think I partially understand her frustration.

KENDELL, RAY : It is with sadness that the Family of Ray Kendell announce his passing at the Battlefords Union Hospital on March 20th, 2014 at the age of 81 yrs. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary of 51 yrs.

The weekend will get started bright and early this Saturday, April 5 with the annual Battlefords Mayors' Breakfast. This year's guest speaker will be entrepreneur and motivational speaker Michael Palmer, a Saskatchewan Roughriders Grey Cup champion.

SCHWAN, Dave : On Wednesday March 19, 2014, Dave Schwan passed away at the age of 65 years.

XI Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi is the senior chapter of four North Battleford chapters. The chapter was chartered nine years ago with all members having master standing in Beta Sigma Phi.

By the time you read this the April Fool's goblins will have had their fun with everyone.

For years, driving past fields of annual sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) destined for oil, "spits" or birdfeed, I've marvelled at their height and ability to "follow the sun.

PICK: In Loving Memory of Charles Ronald "Bud" Pick who was born September 7, 1927 at Kindersley, SK and passed away March 14, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.

Wine is never boring. There are hundreds of grape varieties grown in dozens of countries - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, to name only a few you may have heard of before.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately30 calls for service in the city of North Battleford between 6 a.m. Monday, March 31 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. Monday 6:37 a.m. - Report of a man who called 911 in search of his spouse.