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Dance recitals enjoyed

Dorothy Kissick was to the dance recital and watched her great-granddaughter dancing. I'm happy to have daughter, Hazel MacEachern of Saskatoon, home for a visit. Barb and Sam Kennedy were Saturday visitors with Theresa Kennedy.
Co-op seeks new general manager

Co-op seeks new general manager

Battlefords and District Co-op General Manager Pat Smith announced earlier this week that he has accepted a new position in the co-operative retailing system as an associate vice-president in the Winnipeg region.
Young heart patient meets hockey idol

Young heart patient meets hockey idol

Parents, Robb and Tara Henderson, never expected their son to need major heart surgery. It was a stressful time from diagnosis to waiting for surgery date. When the date arrived, tensions rose as these young parents worried about their son's health.
Locals enjoy European riverboat cruise

Locals enjoy European riverboat cruise

Judy Sherman recently traveled with her sister Brenda to Germany and the Netherlands for a week on a riverboat cruise. Their trip started in Frankfurt, Germany and they travelled down the Rhine River to Amsterdam.
Rollover on highway 40

Rollover on highway 40

A 22-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a single vehicle rollover on Highway 40 Tuesday.
More than 350 motorists ticketed

More than 350 motorists ticketed

Law enforcement issued 356 tickets last week, including seven charges for impaired driving, during a province-wide traffic safety blitz. Operation Overdrive, targeting impaired driving, took place May 8 and 9 across the province.
Bitten by the zombie bug

Bitten by the zombie bug

It started out simply enough. I was perusing the National Post online when I came upon a curious graphic. Their graphic artist had created a massive spread of how each and every zombie had been killed in the first 2.
Speakers Maystruck, McGaughey rev up chamber crowd

Speakers Maystruck, McGaughey rev up chamber crowd

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting and Conference on Business wrapped up May 9 in North Battleford with some energetic guest speakers.
Pedestrian hit

Pedestrian hit

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services have reported they have responded to a pedestrian collision Wednesday morning. The call came in about 9:38 a.m.
B'fords largest fundraising golf tourney set for June 3

B'fords largest fundraising golf tourney set for June 3

Year after year support for the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf tournament remains enthusiastic because of its fundraising objectives, said Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Chair Jerry Wintonyk May 10 at the official kick off held at Innovation Credi
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