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Four youths were arrested in Saskatoon after a vehicle was reported stolen in North Battleford Friday. According to Saskatoon Police, a traffic officer spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen from North Battleford at around 10 a.m. Friday.

Being an umpire, or official in any sport, can be a tough job. Fans and players will never be happy with the calls that are made, and the umpire will hear about it.

With the recent hot weather in combination with a very wet June has created ideal conditions for the appearance of the Culex tarsalis mosquito.

Maymont potluck and jam session June 22 - what an enjoyable night. Over 75 people attended and some danced. The music was great. We had over 15 musicians and I can't name them all because I don't want to miss any. Rose from Borden entertained us.

The graduating class began their festivities with their awards banquet June 26. The meal was held at the Edam Community Centre and was catered by Mim's Catering of Edam.

The Country Corners Multiple 4-H club has had an interesting year. The club had 16 members, with projects being light horse, archery, beef, small engine and welding. Club activities wrapped up with an achievement day and the regional show.

DUBYK, Bessie (Wasylina) : Our precious mother, Bessie (Wasylina) passed away on June 15, 2013 at the Battleford District Care Centre with her daughters at her side.

Ed, my neighbour next door, accused me of smelling like old fashioned medicine. That left me confused as to whether my scent was good or bad. "Do I stink like a skunk or smell like aftershave?" I asked Ed.

The vandalized grave of the eight Cree and Assiniboine warriors who were executed in 1885 was cleaned and restored by a group of local volunteers June 26.

Borden School held their graduation banquet and ceremonies in the Borden Community Centre Friday, June 14. The hall was beautiful, decorated with a photo gallery on one wall and the theme Where I Come From on the other wall.