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Health challenges identified

A report, prepared by the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Public Health Quality Team, was presented to the board Dec. 18.
No North Stars earn weekly honours

No North Stars earn weekly honours

As the North Stars went into a bit of a slide in the past two weeks, they were left off the weekly Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League honours, however, their opponents were not. The SJHL player of the week was Flin Flon's Dillan McCombie.
Hotel hosts seniors' lunch

Hotel hosts seniors' lunch

The seniors enjoyed a superb meal served by Dawn Gray and her staff at the Maymont Hotel. Before supper they had a meeting in the afternoon and after supper they went back to the seniors' centre where they enjoyed Christmas carols.

Data collection first step in devising a plan

The next step is getting data, says a committee struck by Living Sky School Division to get the process of addressing overcrowded schools underway.
Odishaw not running in 2012

Odishaw not running in 2012

After two terms of serving as Battleford mayor, Chris Odishaw has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2012 municipal election.
Carol night a special evening

Carol night a special evening

Hafford Central School played host to budding stars and starlets Dec. 16. Children dressed in holiday finery gave performances on stage that filled the night air with joy and laughter. About 300 people packed the gym to hear some great performances.
Service brings comfort

Service brings comfort

Remembering a loved one during the Christmas season can be lonely. Hafford Gospel Church held a Candle light vigil Dec. 11. People came together to reflect on lives lived without having to be alone during this time.
KOOPMAN:

KOOPMAN:

KOOPMAN: The death of June Koopman, age 87 years of North Battleford, occurred at Battleford on December 11, 2011.
Midget Stars earn another weekend split

Midget Stars earn another weekend split

The Battlefords Midget Stars have been playing much better hockey over the last month and it has showed as they earned their fourth straight weekend split.

The rich keep getting richer

Dear Editor The fact that the winter solstice (the shortest day) is upon us can be a downer for many, because it means winter has come to stay with us for awhile.
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