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PRITCHETT:

PRITCHETT: In Loving Memory of Wayne Gordon Pritchett who was born January 2, 1945 on the farm in the Parkdale Distict, SK, delivered by his Grandma MacKinnon and passed away March 16, 2011 at St.
Suit 'em up

Suit 'em up

Kenny Chesney sang, "When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass, I'm back in my helmet, cleats and shoulder pads. Standing in the huddle listening to the call, fans going crazy for the boys of fall.
Kitty cats is dumb

Kitty cats is dumb

?We are getting an indoor cat,? Momma Bear states with clear calm conviction. ?If cats were meant to be in the damn house, God would have taught them to make houses!? I froth at the mouth and decidedly assert my thoughts on the matter.
NBCHS pinned at provincials

NBCHS pinned at provincials

After months of training and wrestling competitions, six students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School were ready to compete in the provincial wrestling championship in Saskatoon March 18 and 19.
Series of Lenten lunches begin

Series of Lenten lunches begin

The 40 days before Easter are special for many followers of various Christian traditions. The period of Lent is a time to pray and to ponder and in Maidstone there are opportunities throughout the season.
JPII not giving up on mission

JPII not giving up on mission

Although their mission trip to Mexico was cancelled due to a travel advisory, the John Paul II Collegiate missions team is refusing to give up on their goal of making the world a better place.

Elections are decided by those who vote

Story:Dear Editor Many Canadians will quite reasonably ask what has really changed now the federal election is officially underway. The major parties have been campaigning for months, so it's understandable many people have already tuned out.

KRAUSE:

KRAUSE: In Loving Memory of Georgina Edith Krause who was born January 24, 1922 at North Battleford, SK and passed away March 10, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

NB SARCAN earns two awards

North Battleford SARCAN depot has earned two customer service awards announced at the Recycling Depot supervisor training event held in early March.

SIEMENS:

SIEMENS: Katie passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior peacefully on March 14, 2011. Katie (Bartel) Siemens was born on April 27, 1933 to Peter P. and Helene (Klassen) Bartel.