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A Buick Century parked overnight Dec. 15 on the 1100 block of 99th Street was stolen. Approximately 13 vehicles were damaged in North Battleford during the night of Dec. 9. Most had their side mirrors broken off.

NYKIFORUK: In Loving Memory of Andrew Orest Nykiforuk who was born Dec. 14, 1932 at Dominion Area, SK and passed away Dec. 12, 2012 at North Battleford, SK. Andrew is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Louise; his mother-in-law, Mrs.

Paynton and Maidstone volunteer fire departments have been kept busy this winter. Between highway incidents and structural fires there has been a mess of calls to keep the volunteers hopping day and night.

It has been a busy several days for emergency personnel in the city as they battled a number of fire incidents. Dec.

Dec. 8 found the Christmas activities of the area begin with the Minnehaha annual Christmas Concert. This year marked the 100th concert held in the former Minnehaha School that is now known as Minnehaha Co-op Hall.

BUGG: Sarah Marie (Sadie) Bugg (nee Dutton), 30 July 1916 - 8 December 2012. Sadie was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Eliza and Tom Dutton.

Thursday, the Battlefords Midget Stars played their second game at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary. The Stars earned their second win by a 4-1 score over the Calgary Buffaloes.

They may not consider themselves to be superheroes, but the Battlefords has its own "Dynamic Duo.

Dear Editor Did you know Tommy Douglas envisioned two phases of medicare? He said the first, removing financial barriers to health care, would be easy compared to the second, a shift to preventative care.

Songs make the season for me. They don't have to be filled with good wishes or holiday cheer. I like the ones with lyrics that tumble raw from the lips of the artist and make me smile or yearn. Over the past year I've attended some major shows.