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Mental health champions chosen for 2011

Mental health champions chosen for 2011

The Champions of Mental Health Awards initiative was conceived and organized by the North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) last year, with five members of the community being presented awards
Predictions and problem players in the pros

Predictions and problem players in the pros

NHL Boston vs. Philadelphia - I'd take Boston because of Tim Thomas, and if there really is a tooth fairy she might need to shake out the piggy bank, it's going to be rough. Five games should be all they need.
Games day winners declared

Games day winners declared

The Neilburg Seniors' Center was a hive of activity April 4 when the regular games day was held. Marjorie Nattress and Mary Graham were the A side winners on the shuffleboard table. Edna Jeffrey and Marlene Washenfelder came in second.

PNHR addresses rising tide of dimentia

Prairie North Health Region and all of society are facing ever greater challenges in dealing with the rising tide of dementia and care of individuals suffering from the disease, according to a PNHR press release.
Tip your hat for the Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo

Tip your hat for the Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo

Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls Canada has to offer saddled up alongside some local talent and entertained for three days of wild rodeo action in the Battlefords.

Spring activities rock the village

Prior to living here in Rabbit Lake our family lived in Kindersley.
Spring tea shared with care home guests

Spring tea shared with care home guests

April 30, the Borden Care Home Auxiliary held a spring tea in the care homewith a few dropping in for lunch. Gerbera daisy door prizes went to Dot Buswell, Shirley Jacobsen and Gail Schoenroth.
Baseball players swing into action

Baseball players swing into action

Baseball season has begun. After several weeks of practice indoors, one bantam, one peewee and possibly four mosquito baseball teams have begun practice and will soon have games on the diamonds.

Sentence too lenient

Dear Editor I have been filled with anger, disgust, and sadness since I learned of James Larose getting sentenced for killing his six month-old-son (Larose sentenced for manslaughter, Regional Optimist, April 29).

Nuclear expert proven wrong

Dear Editor Within hours of the realization that the earthquake in Japan had played havoc with a nuclear power plant in that country, a CBC Radio reporter spoke to a nuclear scientist in Vienna. He was both defensive and dismissive, in my opinion.