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It's a common question around the gym, "What should I eat before my workout?" and "What about after?" It is an important aspect to consider when you are looking for maximum gains from your workout.

"Being airborne, the excitement and competition," were the answers given by a smiling 11-year-old Nicholas Lesko when asked what he likes best about the sport of motocross racing.

STEPHENSON: Doris Alberta (nee Upton) Doris passed away peacefully on October 23 at the age of 94 years. She was born November 3, 1916 in Calgary, Alberta.

Janetta Breaton is the director of care at Goodwill Manor in Duck Lake and commutes daily from her residence in Prince Albert. She also works at the Herb Bassett Centre long-term care facility.

Jason Chamakese of Leoville is one of eight Saskatchewan artists to receive a nomination for the 2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.

The Blaine Lake Senior Citizens Centre and BLCA held its community cash lotto draw Oct. 17 at the senior centre in Blaine Lake. Many community and surrounding area residents attended the hamburger barbecue prior to the draws.

October is Autism Awareness Month and to mark this occasion the Battlefords Autism Parent Support Group held its Walk for Autism Awareness Oct. 15 at the Centennial Park track in North Battleford.

Romeo Saganash wants to make Canadian history and become the first Indigenous person to lead one of the major political parties.

The unhittable left-hander, as he was known around baseball diamonds during his minor baseball years, Andrew Albers has a similar reputation as a 26-year-old, only on a much larger scale.

We knew that beautiful fall weather wouldn't last forever but it doesn't make missing it any easier. Halloween is just around the corner and we know how much fun it can be for the kids when the weather co-operates.