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CHARTRAND - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Lucy Chartrand, late of North Battleford, on February 6, 2012 at the age of 93 years. Eva was born on April 3, 1918 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Kaiser was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. 12. Tied for high score were Jean Stewart and Dorothy Schwartz. Low score went to Eva Inkster. Lunch was provided by Lil McMillan.

DEMKIW: In Loving Memory of Dyan Mary Demkiw who was born April 2, 1960 at Meadow Lake, SK and passed away February 9, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

A unique exhibition of fibre works is on display at the Chapel Gallery for the month of March. Carol Schmold created one piece each week for a year.

Battlefords citizens were put in touch with their history during Archives Week, when the the City of North Battleford Historic Archives set up displays at Frontier Mall Feb. 8 and at the Territorial Mall Feb. 9th.

ZAYAC: It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce that Joe passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK on February 17, 2012 at the age of 78 years.

If you thought it was tough finding a seat at Battlefords North Stars games lately, try North Battleford city council meetings.

It is getting closer to spring and along with hockey playoffs and curling bonspiels there are a few more activities happening in Maidstone. The Winter Reading Program at the public library kicks off this week running Feb.

BEATON: Mabel Irene Beaton of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully on January 18, 2012 at the age of 97. Mabel was born August 29, 1914 on a farm near Herschel, SK to Malcolm and Martha Beaton.

DUCHARME: Alfred Gordon (Freddie) Ducharme May 18, 1949 - February 12, 2012. Freddie the youngest son of Moses and Edith (Forrest) Ducharme, died in Vidor Texas on February 12, 2012. He was born at home near Glaslyn Sk. Granny Ducharme was midwife.