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Community pride, healing and reconciliation

Community pride, healing and reconciliation

Saturday marked the three-year anniversary of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's apology, on behalf of Canadians, to the 150,000 aboriginals who suffered in this country's residential school system.
WHITWELL:

WHITWELL:

WHITWELL: With unimaginable pain we announce the sudden and tragic death of our beloved son, Michael LLoyd Charles Whitwell on May 21-2011.
BOULTON:

BOULTON:

BOULTON: In Loving Memory of Erwin Leland Boulton who was born February 28, 1936 at North Battleford, SK and passed away May 27, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.
Father's Day gift giving ideas

Father's Day gift giving ideas

I usually don't write about gift giving ideas for Mother's Day, because most people are aware of how to make this day work, and know what to give for gifts.
BOULTON:

BOULTON:

BOULTON: Erwin Leland It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend. Erwin passed away May 27th at Battlefords Union Hospital. The funeral was held at the Battleford United Church on June 1st.
DUCHSCHERER:

DUCHSCHERER:

DUCHSCHERER: It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Duchscherer announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at River Heights Lodge at the age of 87.
Class of 2011 celebrates success

Class of 2011 celebrates success

Dressed in glittering gowns, pressed tuxedoes, corsages, high heels, high tops and even a couple of cowboy hats, the Maidstone High School Class of 2011 celebrated their graduation Saturday.
Atton's Lake set to host diving weekend

Atton's Lake set to host diving weekend

Atton's Lake Regional Park will host first Definitely Diving Days organized and hosted by local PADI scuba diving instructor Dennis McCullough during the June 17 to 19 weekend.
SEIB:

SEIB:

SEIB: In loving Memory of Reinhold Friedrick Seib who was born at Rosenfeld, MB and passed away May 29, 2011 at North Battleford, SK. Reinhold is survived by his sister, Betty (Walter) Wilson, Edmonton, AB and half-brother, Roger Seib, Rosetown, SK.

It is finally over

There is a saying that it isn't how many times you fall, but how many times you pick yourself up off the ground that matters.