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Neilburg graduates celebrate results

Neilburg graduates celebrate results

Bobby Orr once said, "Forget about style; worry about results." The graduates from Neilburg Composite School chose this quotation as their theme for the 2012 commencement exercises May 5.
DUHAIME:

DUHAIME:

DUHAIME: In Loving Memory of Irma Marie Duhaime who was born Sept. 5, 1922 at North Battleford, SK and passed away May 6, 2012 at Edmonton, AB.
Enchanted Evening raises funds for Humane Society

Enchanted Evening raises funds for Humane Society

It was raining cats and dogs. Well, maybe not. But those four-legged, fury friends were on the minds of many Saturday, as the Battlefords Humane Society held its second annual supper and auction at the Gold Ridge Centre.

Snowblowers to rototillers and soon it will be lawn mowers

Seeding is in full swing. Lately it has been the good neighbor policy - one farmer sows a crop and the wind blows it to the neighbour's field.
Student directed play shines at festival

Student directed play shines at festival

"I love drama, I love kids, it's a wonderful experience and it's one I wish that I could have had when I was their age. And that's why I do it, and happily," she said.
Lions make donations to diabetes society and firefighters

Lions make donations to diabetes society and firefighters

The Borden Lions presented the Borden volunteer firefighters with a donation of $500 May 7.
STARS tips for a safe weekend

STARS tips for a safe weekend

This Victoria Day long weekend the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Soceity is reminding urban and rural residents to be cautious when travelling Saskatchewan highways and enjoying recreational activities such as camping, hiking, horseback riding and all terr
Shriners in Saskatchewan dedicated to helping others

Shriners in Saskatchewan dedicated to helping others

To many children in North Battleford and area, the Shriners are best known for hosting the Shrine Circus that entertains children and families in North America.

All aspects of C-38 need examined

Dear Editor Could you vote yes or no on a multifaceted bill that is over 400 pages long? This is what we are asking our MPs to do with Bill C-38, the omnibus budget bill. Categorizing it as a budget bill means a finance committee will study it.
Highway cleanup this weekend

Highway cleanup this weekend

Spring is here, the trees have leaves and the grass is growing, but most of allthe garbage is blowing! The Paynton Volunteer Fire Dept will be out on the highway from the east entrance of Paynton to the east entrance of Delmas this long weekend.
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