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Mosquito residents call for changes at meeting

Mosquito residents call for changes at meeting

Concerned residents on Mosquito First Nation expressed their desire for a change of living conditions on the reserve at a public meeting Sunday. The meeting comes in the wake of a Treaty Land Entitlement scandal on the reserve.

Step up and be a real ref

Dear Editor At the risk of appearing that we are retaliating to the "Unnecessary force mars minor hockey experience," (Regional Optimist Jan. 28) we feel we must respond.

Art collectors take note

The perfect solution for an empty wall, the North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Club will host their 22nd Annual Art Auction and Dinner, Friday, March 18 at the Chapel Gallery.

February fun in 4-H

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held a general meeting Feb. 7. Members discussed many topics for another exciting month, and the many activities participated in during the previous month. Maidstone hosted 4-H district curling Jan. 10.
Awards recognize contributions

Awards recognize contributions

Six John Paul II Collegiate students were named Crusader of the Month in December. Honoured at the school's Dec.

Skipping their way to a cause

Feb. 3, the students from Marsden Jubilee School, took part in Jump Rope for Heart. The children spent the afternoon participating in different skipping activities. The school raised $2,010.15 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Feb.

Edam heads back to NSRHL final

After being knocked out of the first round of the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League playoffs last season, the Edam 3 Stars are back to their playoff form this time around.
Emergency readiness a hot topic

Emergency readiness a hot topic

Preparedness was the watchword on the minds of municipal officials and emergency personnel from throughout the region Tuesday. A session on municipal emergency preparedness took place that afternoon at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford.

North Stars season over after 3-2 loss

There isn't one member of the Battlefords North Stars who wanted their season to end in Flin Flon.
School building taking on a new persona

School building taking on a new persona

This week the renovations to Meota School got underway. The building is owned by the Village of Meota and is now going under a transformation to house the village offices.