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Mystery shopper scam surfaces

Mystery shopper scam surfaces

A mystery shopper scam has been reported in the Battlefords and the RCMP and the Canadian Hearing Society have raised the alarm.
Day of pink activities Wednesday

Day of pink activities Wednesday

Wednesday, more than 20,000 people throughout Saskatchewan are participating in Red Cross Day of Pink, according a Red Cross press release.

Lawns: Where less may be better

Lawns are among our landscape's biggest water consumers. To look good, traditional lawn grasses need more water than is available through natural precipitation on the prairies.
DUGAN:

DUGAN:

DUGAN: The family of the late Hilda Dugan of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, announces her passing on March 28, 2013 at the age of 95 years surrounded with love by her family.
Man with epilepsy missing

Man with epilepsy missing

Rodney Vincent Cannepotato, 42, was last seen at his residence on the Onion Lake First Nation April 3. Cannepotato was last seen that day by family after being released from hospital for treatment of epilepsy complications.
TheatreFest Awards

TheatreFest Awards

Here is a rundown of the awards presented Sunday night at the conclusion of TheatreFest 2013: Cameron McIntosh Memorial Cup, winning entry - Dr. Jekyll and Mr.

Blizzard accompanies tornado hunter Johnson

Usually it's tornado hunter Greg Johnson who is chasing the storms.

GIESBRECHT, HENRY:

GIESBRECHT, HENRY: August 23, 1923 - March 9, 2013, Henry farmed in the Mayfair area for 72 years. Henry will be dearly missed by his children; Margaret, Doug (Connie), Gladys, Ron (Eva), and Linda (Randall).
TheatreFest participants get warm welcome in Battlefords

TheatreFest participants get warm welcome in Battlefords

The Battlefords hosted some top-notch talent from community theatres from around the province during TheatreFest 2013. The 79th edition of the event, presented by Theatre Saskatchewan Inc.

Allen Sapp and the spirit of the Plains Cree

Allen Sapp is, without doubt, the most talented and influential visual artist in North Battleford's 100-year history as a city. Allen was born on Jan. 2, 1929, a cold winter day, on the Red Pheasant reserve 25 miles south of the town of Battleford.
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