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Seniors' monthly games days resume

The Neilburg seniors are back to holding their regular monthly games days. The October event was held Oct. 3. Edith Christensen and Mary Svajlenko teamed up to win the A side of the shuffleboard tournament.

Occupy Wall Street coming to the Battlefords

Occupy Wall Street is coming to the Battlefords in the form of Occupy the Battlefords Oct. 15 between 10 a.m. and 12 at Territorial Mall. The movement, which began as anti-corporate demonstrations in New York Sept.

Student with local earns world class honours

Steven Heidel, grandson of Charlotte Gillatt of Maymont and of Robert (Bob) and Joyce Heidel from rural North Battleford, can count himself among the best in the world.
Ready to run

Ready to run

The leaves changing in the fall often signals the start of the cross-country running season for students and this weekend marks the end of that short season. Five John Paul II athletes will be competing in provincials this weekend at Middle Lake.
Pattinson, Houk fiercely oppose down-payment grants policy

Pattinson, Houk fiercely oppose down-payment grants policy

A fiery debate ensured at Tuesday's council meeting over a proposed draft policy to assist development of new affordable housing in the city.
Battlefords Midget Stars come up short against P.A.

Battlefords Midget Stars come up short against P.A.

It wasn't the result they were looking for, but there were are some aspects of the Battlefords Midget Stars' game the coaching staff is impressed with.
Homecoming game historic moment

Homecoming game historic moment

After their last three games of football in other towns, John Paul II Collegiate's football team had their homecoming game.
NBCHS provincial bound

NBCHS provincial bound

Oct. 6, seven students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School travelled to Unity to compete in the district cross country meet. This race determined who moved on to compete at provincials in Middle Lake Saturday.

Appreciating bus drivers

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BUHF lottery winner collects prize

BUHF lottery winner collects prize

David Rogers of Lashburn was excited to learn he had won the Previous Purchaser Draw of $10,000 through BUH Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery Oct. 5.
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