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My mother, without the benefit of the Internet, Netflix, tablet computers or the now ubiquitous smarter-than-me phone - had to be inventive in keeping us kids occupied. So in the fall, out came the blank paper, crayons and a few gathered leaves.

LIPINSKI: In Loving Memory of Katie Lipinski who was born April 20, 1916 at Whitkow, SK and passed away Sept. 21, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

Lloydminster Municipal RCMP are on the hunt for a man who brazenly stole $800 worth of power tools from the Home Hardware store in that city.

OREEL: Mrs. Shirley, On Friday, October 11, 2013 Mrs. Shirley Joan Oreel passed away at the Parkland Integrated Health Centre Care Home at the age of 79 years. Shirley was born on February 20, 1934 in Prince Albert, SK.

PARKINSON : In Loving Memory of '"Tony" Anthony Ralph Parkinson who was born Sept. 18, 1960 at North Battleford, SK and passed away Sept. 28, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

The Battlefords North Stars announced Thursday 19-year-old forward Blake Young has verbally accepted a scholarship offer to join the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for the 2014-15 season.

Armed with a baseball bat, two men robbed the Queen's Hotel in Battleford at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Battlefords rural RCMP.

Canadian humourist, storyteller, musician and playwright Lorne Elliott is bringing The Upside Of The Downturn, his show of comedy and music theatre, to the Dekker Centre in North Battleford Monday, Oct. 21.

The City of North Battleford wants federal and provincial officials at the table in crafting an action plan on crime. To that end, council unanimously carried a resolution Tuesday.

Two individuals charged during the recent crime wave in North Battleford had their cases adjourned Thursday in North Battleford Provincial Court. Valen Nicotine, charged with aggravated assault and firearms offences in connection to a Sept.