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Over the weekend, Hockey Canada made a monumental decision when it comes to the development of young hockey players and their safety.

STEWART: In Loving Memory Of Lorne Wilfred Stewart who was born August 21, 1929 at White Swan district, SK and passed away May 14, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

Here's a look at some of the events coming up this week. Are you a writer? Share your work at the Writers' Open Mike in Central Park (weather permitting) next to the North Battleford Library on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues its preparations towards hosting the Best Business Showcase event in October.

For the second time this season, the New Horizons were out playing golf, but this time it was on Thursday rather than the usual Monday. Even with a cool, windy day there were nine teams that took to the course with one group coming in at par.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox points to positives that came out of the recent, and at time turbulent, legislative session that wrapped up in Regina May 16.

The Edam Ladies fought off a late rally by the Battleford Bantam Bandits and went home with a 14-13 victory in Battlefords Ladies' Fastball League action Monday night. Edam dominated early, piling on the runs in the first few innings.

It was in the wake of Saturday's drive-by shooting in North Battleford that S/Sgt. Phil Wilson presented his monthly crime statistics report to city council.

MacKENZIE: Rose Mary MacKenzie (née Pickford), January 20, 1920 - May 18, 2013, of Toronto, passed away peacefully in her 94th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Gordon George MacKenzie in 2002 and their son Douglas George MacKenzie in 2005.