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There were two teams taking part in the senior curling representing Neilburg Composite School this year. Their coach, Mr. Volk, says the senior girls' team "had a blast.

Here is a rundown of highlights of what happened at city council in North Battleford Monday. The information comes courtesy of City Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Mike Halstead.

4A Boys It was originally scheduled to be a six-team bracket for the conference basketball playoffs at John Paul II on the weekend, but at the last minute, Bedford Road backed out of the competition.

WHEELDON: Elizabeth Wheeldon, April 27, 1931 - March 5, 2013, Elizabeth passed away at River Heights Lodge on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from St.

One of the two teams playing in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final had two players earn regular season awards for their play during the 2012-13 season. Spiritwood's Tyson Turgeon was named the most valuable defenceman.

North Battleford council has now passed both a bylaw and also an amended rate schedule in connection to waste management fees.

Catch the 10 Whist was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. 18 with Jean Hartman providing lunch. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Ray Hartman. Bingo was played Feb. 20 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling.

Our daughter returned home charged with energy and enthusiasm after attending the We Day event in Saskatoon. She was astounded at some of the alarming new facts learned about global water supplies. Water is needed to sustain life.

Borden School held a games night March 5, with students, teachers, parents and grandparents attending and playing Kaiser, crokinole, Dutch blitz and Twister. Snacks and beverages were provided by the Grade 11 and 12 students.

There was a surprise in store for Mayor Ian Hamilton at Monday's council meeting. Councillor Don Buglas was given permission to leave his usual council seat to make a presentation from the podium.