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Dream of working in Africa fulfilled

Dream of working in Africa fulfilled

Eighteen-year-old Unity resident, Alysha Ehnisz has returned home from a six-month adventure of a lifetime with Youth With a Mission, which took her to Kona, Hawaii and Rwanda, Africa.
Kiwanis Music Festival awards

Kiwanis Music Festival awards

The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival has concluded with 12 local performers moving on to the provincial festival in each of the festival's categories. In the speech arts category, David Patterson was the only participant recommended to provincials.

Youth Parliament marks 100th year

Dear Editor Saskatchewan Youth Parliament is looking for alumni (including former members of Older Boys' Parliament) to celebrate 100 years of leadership. The celebration and reunion will take place Aug. 17-19 at the Travelodge South in Regina.
Former News-Optimist correspondent celebrates 80th birthday

Former News-Optimist correspondent celebrates 80th birthday

A celebration was held for Kay Greenslade March 31 in the Maymont Memorial Hall. Kay, a young 80-years-old, celebrated with family and friends. Kay was married to Harold Albert Greenslade Sept. 23, 1959 in All Saints Anglican Church.
Biathlon club skates to end of a season

Biathlon club skates to end of a season

The kid had taken an early lead right off the start. Quick and powerful double poling had put her far enough ahead to allow her to break into the smooth push/glide of an experienced skate-skier.

Community invited to submit nominations

Organizers of the Wayne Pruden Memorial golf tournament are accepting nominations for the tournament's Spirit of Giving Award The first Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament was organized 16 years ago in tribute to a man who believed and acted on the
A faster version of hip hop

A faster version of hip hop

The eighth annual Easter egg hunt, organized and sponsored by Delta Co-op drew fun seekers to the Unity Community Centre March 31.
In search of the elusive six pack

In search of the elusive six pack

It seems everyone is in search of the infamous six pack. Many people spend hours a week in the gym doing gruelling abdominal exercises hoping for an ab or two to pop through.
Student production impresses - no lie

Student production impresses - no lie

John Paul II's Drama Club put on an amazing performance of the Alan Haehnel play, One Hundred Lies. The production was directed by Lindell Gateley and Gordon Znack, and the club spent four months practising.
New salon caters to four-legged clients

New salon caters to four-legged clients

A new sign is hanging on Main Street in Maidstone welcoming four-legged clients to enjoy pampering and rejuvenation. Happy Pawz grooming salon opened on April 1 with tours and a hamburger sale to benefit the SPCA.
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