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Pie bingos are popular

There was a better than usual turnout for cards on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Maidstone Senior Centre. There was one table of cribbage. He went to Molly Den Ouden, and low went to Laurence Den Ouden.
Schmidt named North Stars captain

Schmidt named North Stars captain

Battlefords North Stars Head Coach and General Manager Kevin Hasselberg announced last week that 20-year-old defenceman Kyle Schmidt has been named the team captain for the 2013-14 season.

NWT's financial results for first 9 months ahead of last year

The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) is pleased to announce positive financial results for the company after its first nine months of operations in 2012-13. For the period beginning Nov.

How do you farm without a tractor?

At a garage sale the other day, my daughter asked if I would buy her a camera. There were two for sale, entry level film bodies about 15 to 25 years old, one a Minolta, the other a Pentax.

Less than a month before Maymont Legends take the stage

Just to remind everyone of upcoming events in Maymont. Less than a month away for the Maymont Legends event, Oct. 26.

Unity's elementary schools institute locked door policy

We have much to be thankful for in our community as well as in our province and country. Celebrate with gratitude this weekend and arrive alive at your family celebration by practising safe driving. Reports Oct.

Combine lost three swathes short of completing harvest

By Victor Hult

Harvest almost done

Kelly and Ray Gabruch, who were holidaying at the lake, stopped into see their mom Tillie Linkert. They were on their way home to Medicine Hat. Kim Coulter and Regan stopped in on Sunday to visit grandma Dorothy Kissick.
Sakewew student to champion awareness of missing and murdered women

Sakewew student to champion awareness of missing and murdered women

Grade 10 Sakewew High School student Kenecia Amber Rose Anderson-Tootoosis, 15, has been named Miss Manito Ahbee 2013-2014. Born Feb .

Horseshoe club calls it a season with winter on the way

The Battleford Horseshoe Club held their season wind-up Oct. 5 with an afternoon of play at the horseshoe pits. All members were present and they faced off with a round of doubles and a chance to beat their average points of the season.
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