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The idea came from Evelyn Combres and was embraced by a group of women who decided to produce a positive event that would celebrate being a girl. St.

As the sport grows and the Battle River Archers club expands so to does its medal count. The Battle River Archers sent some of their best to the provincial indoor 3D championship in Prince Albert.

Battlefords Wildlife Federation hosted the Region 2 Henry Kelsey horn measurers' clinic March 24. The clinic is held every few years to help those who wish to become Henry Kelsey scorers.

A group of young curlers from the Battlefords have had an impressive season and their run continued on the weekend in Birch Hills.

The 81st annual Battle River Rockers Ladies' Bonspiel took place in Battleford on the weekend and despite having just 10 teams there was some competitive and entertaining curling.

Over 100 people attended Maymont's jam and potluck supper March 24 at the Maymont Memorial Hall. The potluck was a great meal. The entertainment was fantastic. Thank you, guys and gals, for joining us.

TD Bank Group has announced the continuation of one of its largest gifts to date in North Battleford with another $10,000 donation to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, as part of the original $30,000.

The City of North Battleford isn't looking for any additional funding following the release of the provincial budget. Mayor Ian Hamilton said there were "no particular surprises in the budget as it relates directly to municipal affairs.

City administration squashed talk of ballooning costs for the CUPlex Monday, providing numbers showing the project was still well within budget. Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson provided a financial snapshot of the project Monday.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the Prairie North Health Region and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency issued a joint press release March 26 to announce that the provincial government is increasing funding for colorectal cancer screening province-wi