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Class is in session, the physics of baseball: leftie versus leftie

Class is in session, the physics of baseball: leftie versus leftie

The last physics class I took was a memorable one.
Village market gears up for another year

Village market gears up for another year

The small Village of Krydor comes alive with activity every first and third Saturday of the month with its village market. This seasonal open air market operates from May 21 to Sept.

CHISHOLM

CHISHOLM ~ Mary Theresa Chisholm passed away with her family by her side in the Pine Island Lodge, Maidstone, Saskatchewan on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the age of 94 years.
Byelection set for September 14

Byelection set for September 14

North Battleford voters will go to the polls Wednesday, Sept. 14 in a municipal byelection to replace departing city councillor Rhonda Seidel. Seidel resigned her council seat May 18 in order to take new job with SaskTel in Swift Current.
CIBC ambassador supports seniors

CIBC ambassador supports seniors

The CIBC retirees ambassador program continues to provide additional funding to various Blaine Lake community efforts due to the diligence of local CIBC retirees.
Everyday heroes celebrated during EMS Week

Everyday heroes celebrated during EMS Week

It seems to happen every year around this time - an accident involving drinking and driving in the parking lot at Frontier Mall. A two-vehicle collision May 19 sent two people to hospital while the driver of another vehicle was killed.

Unity Midgets still perfect

After taking Monday off for the holiday, the Battlefords and District Ladies Fastball League was back in action Wednesday night. In Unity the Unity Bantams 2 earned a 16-11 win over the Battlefords Survivors.
It's all about how swift you are

It's all about how swift you are

Three times a lady Taylor Swift is, as she enjoys even more success with album number three, Speak Now. Compared to Taylor Swift and Fearless, Speak Now involves some meaning incorporated into the stories and love and heartbreak.
Seeking hidden treasure at garage sales

Seeking hidden treasure at garage sales

Garage sale season makes me feel like a pirate. I feel a little like I'm crossing over into someone else's personal space and when I find treasure and get a good deal I feel I can return home victorious with my bounty.
Exercise can ease the hurt

Exercise can ease the hurt

Each of you has, or will, deal with the loss of a loved one at some point in your life. And each of you must find your own personal way of dealing with the grief associated with this loss.
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