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Firefighter's rally draws 90 sleds

Firefighter's rally draws 90 sleds

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters held a snowmobile rally March 5. Ninety riders made the 55-mile round trip up to Redberry Lake and back to Borden Hall. Burgers and beverages were sold through the day.
Diabetic earns Joslin Medal

Diabetic earns Joslin Medal

David Gillatt from Maymont has been a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic for more than 50 years. Dave was recently awarded a Joslin Medal by the Joslin Diabetes Centre in Boston, Mass. The centre is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.
Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part V: NL Central

Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part V: NL Central

I read all of the pre-season MLB magazines and follow my peers, their viewpoints and predictions. A few of them might have had a three-martini lunch after picking the Brewers to win this division.

School digs deep for Telemiracle

Cut Knife High School raised $1,267 for Telemiracle this year, and Ian Switzer, a teacher at the high school, his daughter Cassandra, and Courtney Waldner went to Saskatoon to present the cheque on stage at Telemiracle.
Chamber hosts tribute to community

Chamber hosts tribute to community

March 7, the Unity Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Celebrate Unity" evening with dinner and a comedian. All committees who put on an event in 2010 were invited, as well as those who established new businesses in 2010.

Ball hockey in the Battlefords

For many people in gym class, the floor hockey days were the most anticipated and most exciting. It was often the number one choice of games when given the option.

Run into a spring

Spring is fast approaching. That means marathon season is upon us once again. If you have been considering entering a marathon this year, preparation is key.

NSRHL finals are set

The Edam 3-Stars advanced to the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League final after sweeping the second place Wilkie Outlaws and first place Maidstone Jets, now they will play the third place St. Walburg Eagles in the championship.
Communities plan for the future

Communities plan for the future

The Town of Blaine Lake and Village of Marcelin held an Official Community Plan (OCP) open house to unveil its inter-municipal plan draft March 1 at Blaine Lake Community Hall.

No sweat for new director

For many, retiring means moving onto greener pastures, namely the golf course. "That's not me," said Ron Ford, former director of education for Living Sky School Division. "I have way too much energy for 'this is it.