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The incomparable Brett Wilson

The incomparable Brett Wilson

I debated with myself with respect to what adjective I should use in the title to describe Brett Wilson. I settled on the word "incomparable" which means "so outstanding as to be beyond comparison." W.
Cairn commemorates those who made sacrifice

Cairn commemorates those who made sacrifice

A cairn was erected up by the Meota Celebrate Saskatchewan committee who dedicated it to the memory of those residents of the area who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of their country.
RCMP target repeat violent offenders

RCMP target repeat violent offenders

Battlefords RCMP conducted a targeted enforcement strategy Nov. 5-9 with a focus on repeat and violent offenders in the community, their associates and residential locations, according to a press release from Sgt. Darcy Woollfitt.
BAZARKEWICH

BAZARKEWICH

BAZARKEWICH : Anastasia (Nettie) Nee: Swystun (July 18, 1913 ~ November 3, 2013): It is with great sadness that the family of Anastasia (Nettie) Bazarkewich announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother at the a
MEENA:

MEENA:

MEENA: In Loving Memory of Shirley Florence Meena who was born August 29, 1936 at North Battleford, SK and passed away November 1, 2013 at Saskatoon, SK.
Seventh Day Adventist Church hosts fifth interactive tour

Seventh Day Adventist Church hosts fifth interactive tour

It's that time of year again, says Pastor Dave Miller. For the fifth year, the Battlefords will have a chance to take A Walk Through Bethlehem. Miller, pastor of the Battlefords and St.
'Winter backlit' challenge for members

'Winter backlit' challenge for members

The Battlefords Photo Club held its monthly meeting Dec. 3. The club critiqued photos from November's challenge, portraits. The winning photo was by Barb Mitchell entitled, It's Good to be Home.
Beware of fake Grey Cup Tickets

Beware of fake Grey Cup Tickets

As Grey Cup fever takes hold in Rider Nation, the RCMP are cautioning fans to beware of fraudulent game tickets. "With the 101st Grey Cup approaching this weekend on Nov.
KOPP, Raymond:

KOPP, Raymond:

KOPP, Raymond: It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Raymond on November 7, 2013 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 76 years. Raymond was born in Macklin, SK on June 17, 1937.

Lodge supports local endeavours

The St. Walburg Royal Purple November meeting, chaired by HRL Georgina Schneider, had 24 members sign the register. The finance committee has audited the books and found everything in order.
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