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Local 4-H members place in regional show

Local 4-H members place in regional show

Nine members of the Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club, including Duncan and Rachel Sutherland of Borden, attended the Junior Ag 4-H Regional Show in Saskatoon, July 8-11.

Legends coming back to town

Loni Schmidt, daughter of Lee and Karen Schmidt, and Lou Legualt, son of Carol Swaile, were wed June 14 with their "toes in the sand" at the Barcelo Maya Palace Puerto Aventuras, Mexico with 31 of their friends and family there to join them for a wee
Vipers take bite out of Bandits

Vipers take bite out of Bandits

The Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League went down to the final game, but Wednesday the game wasn't very long.

Locals compete in provincial golf

The first two rounds of the Men's Mid-Amateur Championships in Lloydminster were dry, but the next two may not be.
Minimize Restless Leg Syndrome with exercise

Minimize Restless Leg Syndrome with exercise

You may have heard of restless leg syndrome or you may even be one of the millions of unfortunate people who experience it. What is it exactly? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is the urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.
Pomp and protocol is not for everyone

Pomp and protocol is not for everyone

Ed, my neighbour next door, hasn't much patience for more than a pinch of pomp and protocol. When you stand for our national anthem at the beginning of a hockey game and then sit down when it is done - that is more than enough ceremony for Ed.
Beavers are scoreboard watching now

Beavers are scoreboard watching now

The North Battleford Beavers have done their jobs to get into the playoffs, but nothing is official yet. The Beavers will be scoreboard watching for the next couple days after they beat the Border City Blue Jays at home Wednesday night.
Reception sheds light on exhibition

Reception sheds light on exhibition

Don't miss the reception for the "Transmitting Light" exhibition this Saturday, July 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery. The artists will discuss their inspiration and how they created the final piece from the concept.
RCMP officer charged with impaired driving

RCMP officer charged with impaired driving

An off duty RCMP member has been charged with impaired driving in connection with a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at 12:45 a.m. July 3.

Big Stef set to take place along side Sask. baseball legends

Ed Stefureak was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Vegreville, Alta. As a 15-year-old, he played with his home team in tournaments around the province, as a pitcher and key member of the local nine.
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