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Home hill advantage for racers

Snow be hard to find with the recent weather conditions, but several young skiers made the most of Table Mountain and the snow there during the Alpine Saskatchewan SaskTel Sask Cup races on the weekend.

Weather turns cold, finally

After several weeks of balmy winter conditions in the Battlefords, Old Man Winter finally blew in Wednesday.

Strong showing on weekend for AA Barons

The Battlefords Phoenix Sports Bantam AA Barons were on the road again on the weekend and made it a solid trip, earning three of four points. In Waldheim Saturday, the Barons won 4-2 after taking a 4-0 lead.
Transit expansion work continues

Transit expansion work continues

Planning efforts continues in the City's efforts towards revamping the North Battleford transit system.
Some wheeling in dealing in SJHL

Some wheeling in dealing in SJHL

The biggest news from the SJHL wasn't the players of the week, nor was it the fact that the Battlefords North Stars dropped in the CJHL rankings. The big news this week was obviously the trade deadline.
North Stars move four out, bring two big defenceman in

North Stars move four out, bring two big defenceman in

At 12 a.m. Wednesday morning, there was a collective sigh of relief heard in the Battlefords as 20 North Stars survived the trade deadline.

Curlers practise for districts

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club has had a couple of busy months. In the beginning of November, Members had a park to clean up and worked on memory lane.
The church according to Maytag

The church according to Maytag

I've owned a Maytag dishwasher for decades and I can't imagine life without it. Although Hubbie and I are physically capable of washing dishes by hand there's nothing like knowing the plates and cutlery are not only clean, they're sanitized.

Six churches participate in service

I would like to apologize for my December news being late. Dec. 5, the Speers United Church hosted an ecumenical church service in Hafford with six churches taking part.
Students contribute to school spirit

Students contribute to school spirit

John Paul II Collegiate honoured six students with Crusader of the Month awards at the school's Advent Mass Dec. 20.