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Nielsen swings his way to MVP award

Nielsen swings his way to MVP award

The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League playoffs resumed Tuesday. The Wilkie Brewers travelled to Meadow Lake while the Lloydminster Meridian Twins hosted the Lloydminster Junior Redhawks.

Overdue praise prepared for hidden Saskatchewan talent

Wally Harasen was born in the Yorkton area on Jan. 15, 1913. During Harasen's playing career in the 1930s is he made a strong impression on those who watched him.

Missing man wanted by Cut Knife RCMP

RCMP are currently on the lookout for an individual wanted on an outstanding warrant. His name is Edward (Ted) Keith Geddes, age 64 from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. He is described as caucasian with gray hair, hazel eyes, 180 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
The long story of penpals Pat and Roger

The long story of penpals Pat and Roger

In the early 1960s I made my first steps in the English language at school in Mannheim, Germany. My first name Ruediger turned into Roger among friends I had met there.

Theft of hydraulic lift trailer

Unity RCMP are looking for information about the theft of a 2010 Precision Mini-Dump hydraulic lift trailer. According to police, the trailer was stolen sometime between 9 a.m. on July 27 and 11 a.m. Aug. 2 from a construction yard in Denzil.
Cutting loose on the dance floor for 15 years

Cutting loose on the dance floor for 15 years

The 15th Annual Polkafest took place in Hafford July 8 and 9. The weekend was full of activity that included dancing to three bands, a polka mass, pancake breakfast and a jam for local musicians.

RCMP seeking to find missing person

Battlefords RCMP are seeking help from the public in locating a missing person. They are trying to locate Ronald William Peequaquat, a 45 year old, who was last seen Saturday, June 25 leaving a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation.
Historic country school hosts fifth annual reunion

Historic country school hosts fifth annual reunion

The Krivoshein Oscar Lake Bohdan school heritage committee organized and hosted the fifth annual heritage day and school reunion July 23 at the original Oscar Lake school site located northeast of Hafford.
Nachtegaele celebrate 100 years in 'the place to be'

Nachtegaele celebrate 100 years in 'the place to be'

"Canada is the place to be." It was with those exact words in mind that Camille Nachtegaele returned home to Belgium from a season in Canada in the first years of the 1900s.
Lucky horseshoes turn into provincial prizes

Lucky horseshoes turn into provincial prizes

Sometimes you have to be good to be lucky and lucky to be good. Whatever the combination, nine members of the Battlefords Horseshoe Club have earned some provincial hardware. The provincial tournament was July 23 and 24 at Manitou Beach.
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