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The Western Development Museum was invaded by Vikings Feb. 24 to 26. About 100 Sons of Norway members for eight lodges - six from Alberta and two from Saskatchewan - arrived at the museum for the annual sports weekend.

The City of North Battleford says planning has officially begun for the city's 2013 centennial. A committee has been struck with over 40 volunteers, with their first meeting held March 7.

Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. 22 with Bev Stewart and Jim Hartman doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Keith Weston, Denise Newton and Tillie Linkert. Jean Hartman provided lunch.

Headlines grab attention. That is their function in the newspaper. There is even a cliché in the English language whereby an event of great importance is said to be "making headlines.

The message of standing up to bullying made its way to North Battleford city hall Monday night.

In the past I have at times written about the activities available here in Meota. When a person looks around, there is actually quite a bit available throughout the year if you really want something to do.

School spirit is an important aspect of John Paul II, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) is an organization of John Paul II students and staff who plan the spirit activities.

March 8, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a smoke incident around the 1000 block of 108th Street. Firefighters say a pot left unattended on a stove caused smoke in an apartment. A fan was used to ventilate the apartment.

The Gold Eagle Casino has announced that some major country music stars will be performing at the Gold Ridge Centre in May. Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis are scheduled to perform May 6.

Rivers' Edge Quilters held their March 2 meeting with 21 members present. The Mystery Quilt weekend was enjoyed by eight members participating and other members sewing on UFOs.