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DEAN (WALKER): Jean Margaret Dean (Walker) passed away on November 6, 2012, in Telkwa, B.C. Jean was born in Moose Jaw, in 1925 and was raised in Mazenod. She attended Normal School in Saskatoon. In 1946 she married Leslie Dean.

North Battleford Housing Authority and Battleford Housing Authority have named 2012 Yard Pride Contest winners.

WAKELIN, William Thomas "Bill" It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Thomas Wakelin. Bill, as we all knew him, passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 23rd, 2012 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

I would like to offer a salute to the three aboriginal gentlemen who noticed I was stuck in the deep snow in my farm driveway and came and gave me a push. They were just driving by, and I appreciated their thoughtfulness and willingness to help.

SaskEnergy continues support of Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees Carnival and Bazaar Day as a silver sponsor for the North Pole display.

Early in the First World War, in August, or September, even October of 1914, there was a feeling on the Allied side that "the boys will be home for Christmas.

G & C Asphalt Ltd. continues to support Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees Ladies' Night as the silver sponsor. This is the fourth year G & C Asphalt Ltd.

The Battlefords Midget Stars had the weekend, off but before the short break they were in Saskatoon and faced the sixth place Saskatoon Blazers.

After the fourth draw of the New Horizons curling, there are two teams that remain undefeated, and they are the Forester and Rogers rinks.

After nearly 140 entries were submitted from current and previous residents of the North Battleford, a slogan for the North Battleford centennial celebrations has been chosen and Saturday it was announced to the public.