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TOEWS:

TOEWS:

TOEWS: In Loving Memory of Florence Clemence Toews who was born September 22, 1934 at Windsor Lake District, SK and passed away October 28, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.
BARBARIC

BARBARIC

BARBARIC - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franc Barbaric, late of North Battleford, on October 28, 2013 at the age of 75 years.
The legendary Harry Sharp, Principal of the North Battleford Collegiate Institute

The legendary Harry Sharp, Principal of the North Battleford Collegiate Institute

At the outset, I must give Harvey Cashmore credit for researching and writing a draft on principal Sharp. I thank him for all his work researching, writing and proofing notable articles.
Full propane tanks stolen from well sites

Full propane tanks stolen from well sites

Two full 1,000 gallon propane tanks were reported stolen from well sites in the RM of Manitou Lake Oct. 21. Cut Knife RCMP say the tanks were stolen sometime between Oct. 19 and Oct. 21.
How do you like them now?

How do you like them now?

The song "How Do You Like Me Now?" by country star Toby Keith blared through the speakers at Mosaic Stadium early Sunday evening, immediately after the Saskatchewan Roughriders had fought back to beat the B.C.
More charges laid for cabin break-ins

More charges laid for cabin break-ins

The Battlefords Rural Detachment of the RCMP is reporting further arrests in relation to cabin break and enters and thefts in the Cochin and Aquadeo areas that have occurred since late October.
Renwick family continues tradition of giving

Renwick family continues tradition of giving

Early this spring the Renwick family sadly lost a dear friend to cancer. They had sat with their friend, during the final weeks and days at the palliative care rooms in St Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.
Student led conferences break new ground

Student led conferences break new ground

New ground was broken in the area of communication between school and home, when John Paul II Collegiate held its first ever student led conferences.
Last of Sisters of the Child Jesus departing

Last of Sisters of the Child Jesus departing

A farewell to the last member of the Sisters of the Child Jesus to serve in the Battlefords was held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church recently, during a visit to the parish from the head of the diocese, Bishop Albert Thévenot of Prince Albert. Sr.
Cowboy church movement spreading

Cowboy church movement spreading

"It don't matter what you wear or who you are. Whether you drive a Cadillac or a big old 4x4. You don't have to own no cattle, or even ride a horse. It's all good, at the Edam Cowboy Country Church." "That's right, y'all.
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