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In search of a bigger butt? Just look behind you.

I've been recently told by a reader that my opinions have no place in the newspaper, but oh well, I just can't help myself. A recent headline in another publication grabbed my attention: Illegal butt implants killing, maiming women.
Wire stolen

Wire stolen

Thieves have been targeting Northwest oil sites, according to Maidstone RCMP. The police report that since July 23, 12 different well sites northeast of Lloydminster have been hit.
Young visitors welcomed

Young visitors welcomed

This Tuesday the Battlefords Art Club members were pleased to welcome Eva's two lovely granddaughters from Kelowna, B.C. They worked along with nine of our members. Two members are preparing for upcoming shows in the Chapel Gallery.
Balancing life as a mom - accept imperfection and use the spare 15 minutes

Balancing life as a mom - accept imperfection and use the spare 15 minutes

As a mom I feel there is not always enough time in a day. There are days when my to-do list is longer than my grocery list, and I am constantly adding to it.
Record number of BBEX nominations

Record number of BBEX nominations

The Battlefords Business Excellence Committee has announced a record number of nominations for the 2013 BBEX awards were received by the July 26 deadline.
Take cover - a line of thunder storms is heading our way

Take cover - a line of thunder storms is heading our way

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been thundering around like stormy weather this past week. He aggravated his right shoulder while playing baseball with his grand kids.
Students get first-hand look at a career nowhere near ordinary

Students get first-hand look at a career nowhere near ordinary

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers a challenging, exciting, and rewarding career to those who want to make a difference in their communities and across Canada, according to an RCMP press release.

Commitment and dedication admired

Dear Editor Many thanks to Jane Shury, chairperson of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford reunion committee, for a job well done. Jane was the mastermind behind both the reunion and the book, A Century of Caring.

The emerald ash borer, a deadly pest

The emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, is a destructive insect pest that has left tens of millions of dead ash (Fraxinus spp.) trees in its wake.
Lana Lang alive and well in rural Saskatchewan?

Lana Lang alive and well in rural Saskatchewan?

What really happened to Lana Lang? The whereabouts of Clark Kent's (aka Superman's) high school sweetheart has been the subject of intense speculation but the hard-working investigative reporters at the Battlefords Regional Optimist and the Unity-Wil
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