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Hulks win thriller over Hawks

Hulks win thriller over Hawks

After 14 regular season games and semifinal wins, the top teams in the Under 10 Division, the Hulks and Hawks faced off for the Stanley Cup.

NW students complete Lakeland programs

Students from the Battlefords and throughout the Northwest were among 600 earning credentials at the Lakeland College convocation ceremonies June 1 at the Vermilion Campus and June 8 at Lloydminster.

Need a ride, stranger?

Ed, my neighbour next door, says I was just being paranoid when I didn't stop for a hitchhiker who was trying to catch a ride the other day.
Traffic bylaw introduced

Traffic bylaw introduced

After much discussion and deliberation, the city of North Battleford's Traffic Bylaw has been introduced at city council. The bylaw received first reading this week and passed unanimously.

A part of what was, is and will be

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Canada Day celebrations in the Battlefords area

Battlefords residents will have several chances to celebrate Canada's birthday this upcoming Sunday, as activities have been planned all day for celebrants of any age.

Wilkie volleyball player is set for college

After a successful high school and club volleyball career, Wilkie's Adriana Hoffman is now turning her sights on the college game. Hoffman, a graduate of McLurg High School in Wilkie, has committed to the Great Plains College SunDogs volleyball team.

Assistance heartwarming

I am writing to show support for the Heibert family after their home sustained serious damage from the storm. The number of people who turned out to help clean up shows the strength of a community and friends.
Urban forest bears brunt of Monday's storm

Urban forest bears brunt of Monday's storm

Mayor Ian Hamilton noticed first-hand the million-dollar mess made in North Battleford by a vicious storm Monday night.
Month begins with large full moon July 3

Month begins with large full moon July 3

The month opens with the moon just about at full phase, which occurs July 3. The moon is also at perigee July 1, making this a rather large full moon.
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