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Memorial donation to BUHF

Memorial donation to BUHF

Story:Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has received a cheque for $5,000 from Garry's Construction Ltd (GCL) of Edam. "GCL decided to give this donation for Palliative Care at BUH in memory of my wife's late father Andy Bellanger.

Ready to take 'em to the mat

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team battled in the Western Canadian High School Wrestling Tournament Feb. 3 and 4 in Saskatoon. The tournament was held in the Hank Ruys Soccer Centre.
Young curlers watch today's stars

Young curlers watch today's stars

With the Tim Hortons Brier just two weeks away, many curling fans are on the hunt to find tickets to the event in Saskatoon.

Take in a Family Skate Day

Two Northwest skating clubs are participating in this year's SaskEnergy Great Family Skate Day.
Men's bonspiel exceeds expectations

Men's bonspiel exceeds expectations

Valentine's day is over. I hope you aren't spending a year making up for what you may or may not have done for your special someone. Halfway through February and we are still experiencing one of the mildest winters many can remember.

Potluck supper to celebrate Valentine's Day

A potluck supper and Valentine's Day raffle was held in Ruddell Feb. 14 - what a nice way it was to spend Valentine's Day with family and friends. Hope you all had a good one.
Blaine Lake farmers' spiel one week away

Blaine Lake farmers' spiel one week away

The 15th Annual Blaine Lake Farmers' Spiel is scheduled to begin Feb. 21. There still may be time to register a rink to qualify at a chance for the many prizes available. Contact the Blaine Lake Community Association office at 497-2222.

RM of Hillsdale proposing official community plan

The Rural Municipality of Hillsdale, No. 440, held a public open house Feb. 7 in the Neilburg Community Hall.
Borden School hosts book fair and explains new reading strategies

Borden School hosts book fair and explains new reading strategies

E-mail Lorraine at lolinyk@ sasktel.net with news and info to go into the local papers and I can get them while I am in New Zealand and forward them on. I will be gone Feb. 13 to March 3. Borden School Book Fair was held Feb. 7 in the school gym.

All about love at JPII

Love is in the air at John Paul II Collegiate. Every month, the John Paul II staff pick a virtue to be the month's theme. As one could guess, the staff fittingly picked this month's virtue to be love.