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Maymont settles into top spot in SPHL

It was a busy week in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League and the Maymont Settlers took advantage of the busy schedule winning all three of their games, moving to the top of the standings.
Thursday night hockey results

Thursday night hockey results

No matter which team you were looking at, it wasn't a good result for the Battlefords Thursday night. In SJHL action, the Battlefords North Stars loss their third straight game as they hosted the Flin Flon Bombers.

Eagles and Jets are soaring in NSRHL

The North Saskatchewan River Hockey League schedule is nearly half over for two teams, Maidstone and St. Walburg, and those two teams ate sitting on top of the standings.
Local athletes ambassadors to high school rodeo

Local athletes ambassadors to high school rodeo

Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association was developed to strengthen the sport of rodeo and to provide high school students with an opportunity to experience training and compete in the rodeo circuit.

Enhancing curling rink membership program

Keeping recreational facilities operable in rural communities is an ongoing challenge.
Horns scored at Touchwood Hills event

Horns scored at Touchwood Hills event

Mayfair was host to the Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation annual meeting Dec. 10. The night included horn scoring and club business.
Youth DARE program

Youth DARE program

Sixteen Grade 4/5 students of kihiw Waciston School on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation marched into the gymnasium Dec. 7 for their Drug Awareness Resistance Education ( DARE) program graduation. Cst.
Start planning New Year's resolutions now

Start planning New Year's resolutions now

A new year presents us with an opportunity to start new and fresh.
Budget deliberations begin

Budget deliberations begin

Deliberations over the city's operating budget and five-year capital plan began Tuesday night at city hall in North Battleford.
Setback for theatre construction

Setback for theatre construction

The theatre component of the Credit Union CUPlex will not be ready as quickly as had been hoped.
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