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Tall photos to be featured on website

Tall photos to be featured on website

Early on the morning of Friday, July 5, some never before photographed views were recorded for posterity, and for a new website coming soon.
Embroiderer's guild marks 40th year

Embroiderer's guild marks 40th year

Forty-two present and past members of Saskatchewan Embroiderer's Guild gathered at the St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church Hall in Cochin June 11 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of SEG.
An adventure in rural life

An adventure in rural life

The 11th annual 12-40 and Beyond tour takes place in the Blaine Lake, Hafford, Marcelin and Leask areas July 27 and 28.
Saskatchewan Hospital celebrates a century of caring

Saskatchewan Hospital celebrates a century of caring

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is 100 years young.

Summer brings visitors

Rose Danychuk was pleased to have her daughter Nancy de Bussac of Biggar and granddaughter Stephanie Trochie Of Oyen, Alta. to visit with her. They had a trip out to the farm to visit also.
No point in seeding too late!

No point in seeding too late!

Ed, my neighbour next door, likes to point out how I have missed the mark. According to Ed, I have come too late for the dance. The girls are all taken and I'll stand at the wall watching in vain.

Return of high protein wheat plummets

Dear Editor I must apologise to all the people to whom I said the loss of the Canadian Wheat Board would mean a loss of about $20/tonne on the price of wheat. I was wrong. It seems to be more than three times that bad.

Grave not that of heroes and warriors

Dear Editor, In regards to "Vandalized graves restored in Battleford" (Regional Optimist July 4), although I do not condone such vandalism, I do take exception to Floyd Favel`s depiction of the eight convicted murderers as warriors and Eleanore Sunch
Art show this weekend

Art show this weekend

Sunny skies and a beautiful summer day greeted Battlefords Art Club members as they met for a day of painting, laughter and fellowship. The final chapter was written for our show and sale this Friday and Saturday at the sailing club at Meota.
Scholarships awarded to graduates

Scholarships awarded to graduates

Summer is so enjoyable when the sun is out, the rich colours of lawns, trees and flowers surround us and we can enjoy the lingering sun into the evening hours. Scholarships were handed out at Unity graduation ceremonies.
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