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CAHILL: ELIZABETH 1916-2011 Beloved mother of Margaret (Tom) Peppinck passed away May 28, 2011 in St. Albert, AB.

Legislate a living wage

Dear Editor, This is the story of Canadian triplets, Robin, Hunter and Sam. Everyone said they could have any job they wanted when they grew up. They knew this was true, but not in the way people meant. They could only have jobs they wanted.
Slo-pitch tourney draws 16 teams

Slo-pitch tourney draws 16 teams

The weather seems to be helping out the spring seeding and garden causes. This weekend the ball diamond hosted the 17th annual Miners slo-pitch. Weather held out for a change. Sixteen teams participated for a $2,400 cash payout.
Pickin' his time

Pickin' his time

When most people start approaching 80, they're thinking of their latest grandchild or their new hip, but for Don Heppner, his newly-released CD is on his mind.
Beauty is on the horizon

Beauty is on the horizon

The current exhibition at the Chapel Gallery is by nationally recognized Saskatchewan painter Terry Fenton. "A Wide Horizon" captures the beauty, light and colour of the landscape in southwest Saskatchewan.
Federal gains put Lingenfelter in a buoyant mood

Federal gains put Lingenfelter in a buoyant mood

Provincial NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter was in a good mood as the legislature wrapped up its spring session, thanks to some positive federal election results.
Acting plain loco in the garden

Acting plain loco in the garden

Ed, my neighbour next door, has observed that I have gone wacko this year in my garden. "The front part of your garden is straw littered and the back part was planted way too soon.

Author leaves legacy to famed school

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is well-known for producing excellent athletes, but there's much more to the story than that.

Dumais in court

A former registered sex offender who set off an uproar by locating in North Battleford two years ago made a provincial court appearance by video Wednesday.
TOPS offers moral support

TOPS offers moral support

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 chapter held its annual installation of officers following its regular meeting on April 5. Angie Keryliw, chapter leader, announced the TOPS theme for the next two years is Road to Success.
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