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Locals compete with Sask. Men's ball hockey team

There wasn't a men's league in the newly expanded Saskatchewan Ball Hockey League in the Battlefords this season, but that didn't stop three local area players from trying the expanding game this season in other centres and find themselves on Team Sa
Living Books celebrates quarter-century milestone

Living Books celebrates quarter-century milestone

Living Books in Borden celebrated its 25TH anniversary Aug. 20 with distributors and representatives converging on the community to participate in the quarter-century milestone.

BCI reunion Saturday

Dear Editor Saturday, about 25 former students from Battleford Collegiate Institute are meeting for lunch at Vera's Diner in Battleford. They are coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Passenger vehicle fire north on Highway 4

A passenger vehicle fire happened Aug. 26 just north of North Battleford on Highway 4. The incident happened about 12 kilometres north around 6:40 p.m.
Taylor not happy with rent increases

Taylor not happy with rent increases

Battlefords MLA Len Taylor continues to express displeasure with the Sask. Party government on the issue of rent increases.

Smoke from cooking snuffed

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services dealt with a smoke-from-cooking incident Tuesday afternoon on the 1400 block of 109th Street.
Stars search for billets

Stars search for billets

It is familiar ground for the Battlefords Midget Stars, they are once again searching for billet homes for their players.

Golfers young and old compete in provincial events

The list of golfing events and tournaments is a long one with local and provincial events still the focus for many this time of year. Some Northwest golfers had some great showings during the last few weeks.
Two teams remain perfect

Two teams remain perfect

The Huskies and Gophers lead the North Battleford Touch Football League with perfect 5-0 records. Tuesday, the Huskies downed the Silver Bullets 36-6 at Holy Family while the Gophers beat the Headhunters 28-0.
Bring on the new season

Bring on the new season

The waiting and anticipation for the Battlefords North Stars training camp is over.