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New stadium confirmed for Regina

Get ready for a new stadium for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Exploring the depths of water

Water, a critically important subject for everyone, is not only an important life force; it conjures up notions of fluidity, flow, movement, power and peace.

Admission of mistakes rare

A bouquet to editor Becky Doig for admitting to her own human frailties in her piece about Ronald Peequaqua ("Missing man called N. Battleford Home," News-Optimist July 11).
B'ford sees spike in crime

B'ford sees spike in crime

The RCMP were at Battleford town council Monday, providing an update on second-quarter crime statistics that was far from encouraging compared to last year's numbers.
Legendary band leader hard act to follow

Legendary band leader hard act to follow

For almost 20 summers, Norm Lehman, sporting a goatee, waxed moustache and crisp white uniform, marched at the head of the North Battleford parade with the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band setting the tone of the festivities with a lively Sousa mar
WOYTIUK;

WOYTIUK;

WOYTIUK; Anne J Woytiuk, Baba was born at the family farm in Uhrynow, Saskatchewan on September 15, 1912 to Wasyl and Tekla Charko. She was the eldest of 5 children; Paul, Jean, Ron, and Olga.

Timely rainfall saves crops from heat damage

A few inches of welcome rain fell on the weekend after many days of dry hot weather. Crops, including the hay crop, were beginning to show signs of damage due to the dry conditions.
BEDIER, CECILE HERMANCE;

BEDIER, CECILE HERMANCE;

BEDIER, CECILE HERMANCE; Cecile, age 86, passed away peacefully in Hafford, on Monday, July 9th, 2012.
When will you be coming back?

When will you be coming back?

I, along with the city, am feeling a wee bit lonely this morning. After enjoying the presence of several thousand visitors, their departure leaves an empty spot.
Mosquito Beavers host AA provincials

Mosquito Beavers host AA provincials

North Battleford Beavers Mosquito AA Team is hosting a Saskatchewan Baseball Association Mosquito AA Provincial Championship Tournament Friday to Sunday at the Civic Centre baseball diamonds. Opening ceremonies are slated for 6 p.m.
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