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Mind the Gap - exhibit of work by Saskatchewan artists

Mind the Gap - exhibit of work by Saskatchewan artists

The current exhibition in the main salon of the Chapel Gallery is one of the top exhibitions to come to the gallery this year. Mind the Gap is a collection of work by 14 Saskatchewan artists.
SPHL will have eight teams once again

SPHL will have eight teams once again

Two years after its creation, the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League is going strong. When the league first started it was a four-team league that included Battleford, Saulteaux, Maymont and Radisson.
70 years of CWL service

70 years of CWL service

Not often do leaders of the national, dioceses and local Catholic Women's League have an opportunity to all gather at one place, but that was the case Saturday.

A student's view on alcohol and North Stars' games

I am in Grade 4. It is a split 3/4 class. My class and I were learning about government when the election was going on. My class and I did an election, all by ourselves.

Tourism makeover will ensure growth

Dear Editor In March, our government recently released the 2012-13 budget. It's a budget that we are proud of and that will make Saskatchewan stand out in Canada.
Mayes field gets council thumbs up

Mayes field gets council thumbs up

The naming of a North Battleford practice field after NFL star Rueben Mayes has received an enthusiastic thumbs up from city council.
Crusader of the Month awards handed out

Crusader of the Month awards handed out

Four John Paul II students were recognized for their contributions to the school.
New start to New Horizons season

New start to New Horizons season

And the last shall be first - so says the Good Book - and so it was April 23 when the New Horizons played their first rounds of golf for the season at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club.
Golfing at the lake begins

Golfing at the lake begins

Because the night temperatures were still dropping a little lower than the staff at the Jackfish Lake Golf and Conference Centre would have liked they delayed the start of the golf season, but Wednesday they will be in full swing.
Let's get ready to rodeo

Let's get ready to rodeo

Get out the cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles and Wrangler jeans as one of the most anticipated annual events in the Battlefords is set to take place at the Civic Centre this weekend.