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St. Vital Council of Catholic Women's League celebrated their 50th anniversary Nov. 16. The celebration began with the Holy Eucharist co-celebrated by Bishop Albert Thévenot, Father Greg Elder and visiting priests and deacon.

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox highlighted progress on a number of provincial initiatives following the conclusion of the fall sitting of the legislature. The legislature wrapped up for 2013 Dec.

Two men from Maidstone have been fined a total of $21,000 for using an aircraft to hunt wildlife. Erick and Jan Alsager were each convicted under The Saskatchewan Wildlife Regulations in Lloydminster provincial court Wednesday, Dec. 11.

A 20-year-old North Battleford student has earned an honourable mention in a National Kitchen and Bath Association student design competition.

Yet another notable member of North Battleford city administration is departing. The retirement of Keith Anderson, a 25-year veteran who rose to become director of parks and recreation in recent years, was announced at council Monday.

The election for directors to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for 2014 is unusually competitive this time.

Battlefords Art Club members were wrapping up work to be included in the next window salon show, Angels Live Here. Watch for it at the Chapel Gallery. Also coming up in the Chapel Gallery is a mask and puppet show that should be very interesting.

Battlefords AAA Stars goaltender Ryan Rewerts stopped all 15 shots en route to a 5-0 road shutout of the Beardy's Blackhawks Thursday night. Rewerts earned his 12th win and first shutout of the season.

Basketball season has started for the John Paul II Crusaders with tournaments over the past two weekends. The Crusaders senior girls basketball team hosted an eight team tournament Nov. 29 and 30.

The annual Christmas craft and trade sale was held in the Neilburg Community Hall Nov. 20 with 29 tables of items for sale.