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Reminders to voters

The office of the Chief Electoral Officer for Saskatchewan has issued the following release. Voting will take place throughout the 58 constituencies in Saskatchewan from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Monday.

Northwest students place second in provincial cooking competition

Five Grade 10 students from H. Hardcastle School in Edam placed second in a provincial cooking competition Oct. 22 weekend.
Ready to run, swim and cycle for Team Canada

Ready to run, swim and cycle for Team Canada

Jeff Bridgeman of Unity has accomplished something special. Bridgeman has qualified to be part of the Canadian Men's Triathlon team which will compete in the ITU World Championship Series Final, a four-day event set to take place from Oct.
Biosphere volunteers make stop at Redberry

Biosphere volunteers make stop at Redberry

Thomas and Susanne Abe are on an adventure of a lifetime.
Spending money like a rich man

Spending money like a rich man

Ed, my neighbour next door, was the victim of my complaining about the cost of tires the other day. I was in an "I want to gripe, grouch, grumble and whine right now" mood. It was my own fault for buying four new winter tires for our van.

City residents getting snowed

Dear Editor So, the people of North Battleford have finally voiced their views about bylaws governing snow removal from city property.
No provincial medals coming this way

No provincial medals coming this way

Both John Paul II soccer teams competed in provincials on the weekend, the girls in Regina and boys in Yorkton.

Now it is up to the voters

Now, it is up to the voters to decide. The fates of candidates across all 58 of the province's ridings will be up for grabs Monday as Saskatchewan voters go to the polls in the provincial election.
North Battleford man takes home $100,000 BUH grand prize

North Battleford man takes home $100,000 BUH grand prize

A North Battleford man had the winning ticket this year in the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation $100,000 Cash Lottery. The grand prize winner was Nelson Heidt of North Battleford. His winning ticket No.
Crusaders cap off first season with awards

Crusaders cap off first season with awards

With a team full of new coaches and fresh rookies, the John Paul II Crusaders football team took to the field for the first time in the school's 25 year history Sept. 2.
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