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Chuckwagons big and small

Chuckwagons big and small

A main stay of entertainment at the Battlefords Ag. Society's Territorial Days have always been the provincial chuckwagons and chariots. Winning top honours in the chuckwagon races was Steven Galloway.
CARRIERE (ABRAHAMSON):

CARRIERE (ABRAHAMSON):

CARRIERE (ABRAHAMSON): Janice Carriere (Abrahamson) born June 14, 1949 passed away unexpectant and peacefully August 15, 2012 in Saskatoon University Hospital with her children and grandchildren at her side.
28th annual induction banquet memorable for baseball fans

28th annual induction banquet memorable for baseball fans

The baseball stories started early in the morning Saturday and went well into the evening. That was exactly what the 2012 inductees of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame would want.

Bear spray youths going to jail

Two youths who pled guilty to aggravated assault in connection to a bear spray attack on another youth in North Battleford are going to be behind bars. The two were sentenced Tuesday in North Battleford provincial court.

Volunteers needed and appreciated

As you can tell for the last little while we have traveled to many places and enjoyed many outings. This weekend we were in Hafford at their Summer Sizzler. There was a buzz around the town and all the volunteers were busy.

Maidstone bursary for students, thank-you to volunteers

The volunteers of Community in Bloom and the Maidstone Cemetery Committee deserve a big thank you from all residents of Maidstone and surrounding district.
Bugged by things that creep and crawl and bite

Bugged by things that creep and crawl and bite

Creepy, crawly, cruel and the worst thing about summer - they lurk in the corners and the dark and I can't escape them.
Blaine Lake Senior Centre holds official re-opening

Blaine Lake Senior Centre holds official re-opening

Blaine Lake Senior Centre re-opening was held the evening of Aug. 5, bringing the centennial celebrations to a close. Blaine Lake Senior Centre president Marj Pool welcomed the group of individuals to the new and improved centre.

Horticulture club hosts 51st annual show

The Walter Willoughby Horticultural Society (WWHS) has served as a club for gardeners and hobby enthusiasts for 53 years. Members consist of garden and floral enthusiasts from the novice to highly experienced.
Forced to stretch from sushi to Kijiji

Forced to stretch from sushi to Kijiji

Ed, my neighbour next door, has had his family home for a few weeks this summer. "What a difference having grown children and grandchildren around makes to a person's schedule," Ed lamented. "Ruby and I are gone to bed by 11 and up by seven.
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