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Student spells her way to northern title

Student spells her way to northern title

Glaslyn Central School's Hannah Pilat became the Saskatoon StarPhoenix Regional Champion March 19 when she won the Postmedia Canspell spelling bee for Northern Saskatchewan.

Lights out for Earth Hour

The City of North Battleford recognizes the importance of raising awareness about the global issue of climate change, according to a City press release.

Highway roll overs

A single vehicle roll over east of Denholm sent two people to Battlefords Union Hospital with minor injuries, March 21. The vehicle was about one mile east of Denholm on Highway 16 east when the driver lost control.
Relay for Life takes a hiatus

Relay for Life takes a hiatus

In January, there is an urge to start planning the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Unity has hosted six relays and shared hosting with Wilkie last year.
St. Patrick's Day done up green

St. Patrick's Day done up green

The annual meeting of the Maymont Hall Committee was held March 16. The new president is Mel Deagnon. Vice-president is Neil Milman and secretary/treasurer Jay Babineau remains on the executive. The community of Ruddell held a St.

CÉFOU: celebrating French culture.

A March 2-4 CÉFOU was to be the craziest cultural event of the year, as Grades 7 to 12 students of Le Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises celebrated their French culture.

Trade show welcomes spring

The snow may still be falling but the season is changing and with spring comes the Maidstone Chamber of Commerce's 27th Annual Trade Fair. The show will run Saturday April 2 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday April 3 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Co-op records increased pump sales

Co-op records increased pump sales

Radisson Co-op held their 71st annual meeting March 15 in the Radisson Hall, preceded by a roast beef supper served by the Radisson Recreation Board to 120 people. Fifty-five stayed for the meeting, chaired by Bill Hosegood.

No help for neglected animals

Abandoned and neglected animals is an issue that has been plaguing Little Pine First Nation for some time and, with both the Saskatchewan SPCA and the RCMP saying their hands are tied, there doesn't seem to be a solution in sight.
Injuries may hurt pre-season predictions

Injuries may hurt pre-season predictions

Regardless of who you cheer for there are not only a multitude of battles for final roster spots, but suddenly the injury bug has altered portions of my earlier predictions. I?m smart, but anybody?s arm can erupt into bone fragments on any day.
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