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Glider crashes, pilot slightly injured

A glider pilot escaped a crash Sunday with what police describe as minor injuries. Cut Knife RCMP report the 57-year-old man was the lone occupant of the aircraft when he attempted to make an emergency landing on a secondary road at about 1 p.m.
Subs take over for New Horizon curlers on holiday

Subs take over for New Horizon curlers on holiday

Some of the New Horizons curlers spend part of the winter down south or so it seems, because on March 4 there were six subs playing.The snowbirds will have to hurry back as there are only two more scheduled games to play in thishalf of the season.
Groups benefit from Mary Lou and Panos Antoniades Fund

Groups benefit from Mary Lou and Panos Antoniades Fund

Grants from the Mary Lou and Panos Antoniades Fund of the Battlefords and District Community Foundation have been distributed to a number of local groups. St.
Observant citizens thwart car theives

Observant citizens thwart car theives

Approximately 13 calls for service/occurrences were dealt with by Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Sunday, March 9 and 6 a.m. Monday, March 10. Among those calls were three false alarms Sunday 11:23 a.m.
Two Twin Rivers rinks qualify for provincials

Two Twin Rivers rinks qualify for provincials

Two Twin Rivers rinks are off to the juvenile provincial championships March 13-16 in Carlyle after regional playdowns were hosted at the Northland Power Curling Centre Saturday.
Hit and run victim provides licence number

Hit and run victim provides licence number

Battlefords RCMP responded to about 23 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8. Those calls included four false alarms and one nuisance 911 call. Thursday March 7th 2014 0600 a.m.
Erratic driver hits semi

Erratic driver hits semi

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 27 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Saturday, March 8 and 6 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Those calls included three false alarms and two nuisance 911 calls. Saturday 8:10 a.m.
No. 43 RCACS of North Battleford hosting 61st annual provincial curling playdowns

No. 43 RCACS of North Battleford hosting 61st annual provincial curling playdowns

The No. 43 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is hosting the 61st annual provincial curling playdowns at the Northland Power Curling Centre March 15-16.
Radisson grandmother builds igloo

Radisson grandmother builds igloo

Sometimes people wonder what babas do all day.
Silvertips reach SPHL finals

Silvertips reach SPHL finals

The expansion Shellbrook Silvertips have reached the final of the SPHL playoffs by winning their best-of-five series 3-1 against the Maymont Settlers. It was a pivotal game three Friday night.
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