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Planting seeds for a new business venture

Planting seeds for a new business venture

Donn and Nicole Pool have embarked on a new and exciting business venture on their home quarter 16 kilometres northwest of Blaine Lake. Bean's Greens Greenhouse and Market Garden will be opening its doors for the first time this spring.

Practice what you preach

A boot to the driver of an RCMP vehicle observed rolling through the stop sign from 35th Street on to Highway in Battleford at about 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.

Donors' Choice appreciates support

The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors' Choice was held at the town office Feb. 24. The 2011 campaign grossed $17,793.
Serving up a fabulous fish fry

Serving up a fabulous fish fry

The Canadian Legion of Riders held their first fish fry fundraiser Feb. 4 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 in North Battleford. The weather on the plus side, which made it enjoyable for the cooks outside.

Speakers advance

In February, Country Corners 4-H Club had speeches. Winners who advanced to regional speeches Feb.

Finding homestead fulfills a dream

Dear Editor This is a letter of deep thanks to the kind folks of Saskatchewan. Last July I was touring out west. I was there for two reasons: to teach and perform and to find my roots. My grandfather was a homesteader.
Children glue the community together

Children glue the community together

Living in a small town makes me believe it takes a child to raise a village.
Annie is coming to Blaine Lake

Annie is coming to Blaine Lake

Gillian Pearson and Michelle Dunning are a dynamic Blaine Lake duo taking their musical and drama experience to another level.

If I were a woman in Afghanistan …

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

The art of apology

Dear Editor It has been almost a year since I first thought about writing this letter, which was intended to be a thank you letter.
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