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The fundraising efforts are continuing and going strong for the North Battleford Granite Curling club, according to Rob Goheen.

THOMPSON: Raymond James Thompson (Curly) passed away on July 11, 2011 at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, SK. Ray was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on June 11, 1926 and was the youngest of 4 children.

SHUTRA: In Loving Memory of Louis Shutra who was born June 17, 1923 at Rozdralow, Ukraine and passed away July 9, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

This month the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford will be taking visitors on a reflective study of the wonders of nature. The display is called Meditations, and features the work of artist Jean E. Sonmor of Wolseley.

ALM: In Loving Memory of Beatrice Mari Alm who was born January 11, 1936 at Battleford, SK and passed away July 10, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Today, let's do a little exercise. Don't worry, not a physical one. I want you to use your imagination. Let's pretend you are the driver of a car. You can have three other people in your vehicle. I want you to choose three names.

The culmination of Waseca's 100 year celebration July 2 and 3 was an interdenominational church-service held at 104-year-old Christ Church, which is now a municipal heritage site.

SAPP: In Loving Memory of Margaret Sapp who was born March 14, 1918 in Ontario and passed away July 4, 2011 at Battleford, SK.

Kenneth Townsend started his baseball career as a catcher with the Bladworth Midget team in 1950, playing league games and tournaments in Kenaston, Hanley, Davidson, Gervin, Craik, Aylesbury and the Simpson and Watrous area.

One of the things I keep hearing from public officials in the Battlefords - from the mayors, from the councils, from the business community, the tourism people, everyone - is how they strive to make the Battlefords the best place to live, to work and