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Jazz Society's new season starts with a bang

Jazz Society's new season starts with a bang

Michael Rault and Colleen Brown brought their music to the Battlefords Saturday for the first concert of the Battlefords Jazz Society's new season.
Lingenfelter pledging commitment to mental health

Lingenfelter pledging commitment to mental health

The NDP leader's tour returned to the Battlefords for the second time in less than a week Oct. 19, as opposition leader Dwain Lingenfelter pledged his support for mental health.
North Stars in first place after weekend sweep

North Stars in first place after weekend sweep

Goaltender Graham Hildebrand came within .4 seconds of making it a perfect weekend for the Battlefords North Stars. That was how far away Hildebrand was from a shutout Friday night against the Nipawin Hawks.
New beauty business opens in Neilburg

New beauty business opens in Neilburg

Want to pamper yourself but don't feel like driving to the city for a spa treatment? Now you can enjoy many aesthetic services right in Neilburg with the opening of Absolute Essentials at 21 Centre Street.

Dirt bike rider injured

A 16-year-old boy from Cut Knife was seriously injured Monday after a dirt bike he was operating collided with a motor vehicle on the Leipzig grid just west of Leipzig.
North Stars among the best in the league

North Stars among the best in the league

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League released its list of players of the week and there was no shortage of Battlefords North Stars.
Bantam Sharks start with wins

Bantam Sharks start with wins

The Battlefords Bantam Sharks opened their season with two wins on the weekend. Friday, the Sharks hosted Viking, Alta. Danae Bugler was sharp in net as the Sharks came away with a 1-0 victory.
Busy Bees Preschool buzzing at bingo and bake sale

Busy Bees Preschool buzzing at bingo and bake sale

Borden Busy Bees Preschool held a bingo and bake sale Oct. 20 in the school gym. Winning the three kids' games were Bentley and Bo Burletoff and Hailey Harris.
Busy NCS cross-country season wrapped up

Busy NCS cross-country season wrapped up

The cross-country season has wrapped up for another year at Neilburg Composite School. Mr. Walso and Mrs.
Firefighters learn motor vehicle accident rescue skills

Firefighters learn motor vehicle accident rescue skills

Three observers, 16 students and one instructor gathered at Wilkie the weekend of Oct. 15 for a 20-hour Jaws of Life course. After time in the classroom, they gathered in an empty field south of Wilkie and starting cutting up vehicles.