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Beauty is on the horizon

Beauty is on the horizon

The current exhibition at the Chapel Gallery is by nationally recognized Saskatchewan painter Terry Fenton. "A Wide Horizon" captures the beauty, light and colour of the landscape in southwest Saskatchewan.
Federal gains put Lingenfelter in a buoyant mood

Federal gains put Lingenfelter in a buoyant mood

Provincial NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter was in a good mood as the legislature wrapped up its spring session, thanks to some positive federal election results.
Acting plain loco in the garden

Acting plain loco in the garden

Ed, my neighbour next door, has observed that I have gone wacko this year in my garden. "The front part of your garden is straw littered and the back part was planted way too soon.

Author leaves legacy to famed school

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is well-known for producing excellent athletes, but there's much more to the story than that.

Dumais in court

A former registered sex offender who set off an uproar by locating in North Battleford two years ago made a provincial court appearance by video Wednesday.
TOPS offers moral support

TOPS offers moral support

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 chapter held its annual installation of officers following its regular meeting on April 5. Angie Keryliw, chapter leader, announced the TOPS theme for the next two years is Road to Success.

Seniors earn major gaming kickback

Blaine Lake Senior Citizens Centre is one of many recipients of grant money provided by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). The Blaine Lake organization received a grant of $21,912.33 following a successful cash lotto held in the fall.

Kihiw Waciston students win barbecue event

Kihiw Waciston School on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation consists of approximately 84 students from kindergarten to Grade7.

List of places to visit always changing

I make lists. I list the things I need to remember to do, I list the items I need to buy and I list my dreams and goals.
Sewage emergency resolved at BUH

Sewage emergency resolved at BUH

A sewer emergency that closed off access for visitors to Battlefords Union Hospital has been resolved.