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Christmas craft sale in the works

Winter is coming and that meansPaynton's annual Christmas craft show is on it's way. Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. at Paynton gym is where you can find a wide variety of gifts and goodies.
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KOWALCHUK: JESSE WILLIAM February 10th, 1977 - November 4th, 2011 Jesse, age 34, died accidentally near Hafford, SK on November 4th, 2011. Jesse was born in Edmonton, AB on February 10th, 1977.
Firefighters celebrate 25th anniversary

Firefighters celebrate 25th anniversary

Borden volunteer firefighters celebrated their 25th anniversary Nov. 5, with a roast beef supper catered by the Borden Lions Club in the community centre. There were 65 past and present firefighters, first responders and their spouses at the event.
Remembrance Day service hosted Friday

Remembrance Day service hosted Friday

Are you attending your community's Remembrance Day services? Unity's service will be held at St. Peter's Church starting at 10:30 a.m. The remaining local veterans, as well as the Legion members, go to great lengths to put on this annual service.

Fall Fair kicks off with Super Cow event

The 21st annual Edam Fall Fair was held Oct. 28 and 29 with the Super Cow class (People's Choice) Friday evening.
Saskatchewan Party completes sweep in Northwest

Saskatchewan Party completes sweep in Northwest

The entire Northwest is now entirely in the control of the Saskatchewan Party after Monday's election victory. Every one of the seven Northwest ridings ended up in Saskatchewan Party hands, including the lone previous holdout, the Battlefords.

Never too old to run away

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been missing the last week or so. Ruby, his wife, claims he has run away to hunt moose as he always does each November.
Memories of Liberation Day

Memories of Liberation Day

Lest we forget. When I was a little girl, I often sat on my grandfather's (opa's) lap as he and my grandmother told stories about how they survived the Second World War in the Netherlands and shared the good and the bad things that happened.

Still a Future for Saskatchewan Liberals

Dear Editor First, I want to congratulate the premier on his victory and wish him and his government all the best. I am one of those Liberals who initially went to the Sask. Party.
Cox represents B'fords in Regina

Cox represents B'fords in Regina

In his second campaign and first win, Herb Cox will be representing the Battlefords in Regina after defeating long-time politician Len Taylor Monday.
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