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Two youths have entered guilty pleas in connection to a bear spray attack on another teenagers on 110th Street in June. The individuals, ages 15 and 17, cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

How is life treating you, these days? How is your marriage? It is bringing out the worst or best in you? Maybe it is time for a little marriage tune-up. I certainly do not claim to know everything about the subject.

Several years ago, local golfers touted the talent of area youth golfer, Justin Wood, stating his potential for greatness. It seems he has nowhere to go but up.

Cree theatre director, playwright, essayist and writer Floyd Favel has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Saskatchewan Arts Board to compile a series of essays on his research into native performance culture.

The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre has received some new information about its proposed new facility to be located on 105th Street.

A team penning competitor from Unity has made her mark at the Calgary Stampede by placing in the Top 10 twice at this year's competition.

The Borden library summer activity program for children aged 5 - 12 years started July 12 with Kandice Walker as the co-ordinator in charge of the program with teen helpers Graham Sargent and Nikita Pascoe.

Businesses in the Glaslyn area now have a greater voice with the formation of the new Glaslyn and District Chamber of Commerce. The new organization is in the middle of its first year of operation, having incorporated officially on Jan. 1, 2012.

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.

MARY SWIDROVICH (NEE PASICHNYK): With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Swidrovich on July 16, 2012. She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and "baba". Mom was born on a farm near Prud'homme, SK, on Dec.