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School division workshops on technology advances

Technology is always changing and this is very evident in the school. The days of copying work on a Gestetner are gone. The school is now full of computers, SMART Boards, iPads, photocopiers and the wireless.

Spring-like conditions enjoyed

Some "spring like" weather the last few days has been enjoyed by all. Monday the temperature rose to 7 C, with sunshine. Rain or snow had been forecast, but that didn't materialize Monday. My Feb.

Residents will welcome warmer weather

I'm home after a two-month holiday in Prince George, B.C. It was an enjoyable time spent with my daughter and her family. The weather there was a lot warmer than here. While I was away one of our apartment members, Arnold Stewart, passed away.

Election Act changes threaten democracy

Dear Editor Fair elections are the heart and soul of our hard won democracy. Anyone who dares to tamper with the fairness principle should suffer the wrath of the citizens. That's not happening, so far.
Piano adjudicator champions music for kids

Piano adjudicator champions music for kids

Over the next few weeks I have introduced five adjudicators for this year's Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival- band adjudicator Greg McLean, strings adjudicator Rudolf Sternadel, musical theatre adjudicator Kevin Powers, vocal adjudicator Garry Gabl

Central Butte celebrates centennial

Dear Editor Central Butte will be celebrating 100 years July 25-27. We are planning a weekend of visiting and entertainment for all ages.
Council notes March 10 meeting

Council notes March 10 meeting

Here is a rundown of some of the other highlights from the agenda at city hall's Monday meeting. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for providing the information. One issue was a concern about Water Treatment Plant No.
Don't get mad - get even - do to others as they do to you.

Don't get mad - get even - do to others as they do to you.

Ed, my neighbour next door, quotes scripture that suits his purposes. Ed really likes to repeat from the Bible, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

March certainly came in like a lion

Hi there! Well, there is no doubt that March came in like a lion and we left a very frigid February behind, thank goodness.
Prizes awarded in poster contest

Prizes awarded in poster contest

Radisson Royal Purple members Linda Yuskiw and Lorraine Olinyk were at Borden School March 4 to present the awards from the poster contest on Healthy Choices/Addictions Awareness.
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