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Justin Wood appreciates the experience gained at Jr. Men's National Golf

Justin Wood appreciates the experience gained at Jr. Men's National Golf

Unity Golf Club is very proud of junior member Justin Wood who competed in Junior Men's National Golf Championships in Surrey, B.C. last week.

Mosquito whistle-blower in court

The man who blew the whistle on treaty land entitlement corruption on Mosquito First Nation is now facing legal troubles of his own.
How summer jobs shape our future lives

How summer jobs shape our future lives

I've been very lucky throughout my life to really enjoy my work. My resumé lists a variety of odd and interesting jobs and summer employment has been an adventure.

Local girls finish fourth in Western Canadian Softball Championships

Charnele Jellsion, Shirraya Tuscherer and Kelsey Wildeman, who played with the Kindersley Edge Realty Royals at the Midget B Western Canadian Softball Championships in Medicine Hat, enjoyed much success on the weekend.

Man dies after falling off truck

A male who fell off a truck during the early morning hours of Aug.8 has died, according to police. The incident happened at around 2:35 a.m.

Field set for North Battleford byelection

A large field is in the race for Rhonda Seidel's old city council seat in North Battleford. Nominations closed at 4pm on Wednesday, August 10 for candidates seeking to enter the citywide North Battleford council byelection on September 14.
Silver Bandits

Silver Bandits

Three Battlefords Midget Bandits traded in their uniforms for Pilot Butte Storm attire in the last month, as they were picked up to play in Medicine Hat at the Midget B Women's Fastball Western Canadian Championships.
Get back at it

Get back at it

Many people take the summer off from their exercise routines. Schedules, holidays and the rush, rush of summer often make us feel OK about taking the time off. But now it's time to get back at it.
Welcome back the 124th Northwest Territorial Days

Welcome back the 124th Northwest Territorial Days

The 124th annual Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition is fast approaching and is jam packed with attractions you won't want to miss.
A NSRBL tradition continues

A NSRBL tradition continues

The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League is down to the final two teams and once again those two teams are the Lloydminster Meridian Twins and Wilkie Brewers.
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