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Two doctors in the works, one departs

Two doctors continue to work through the process to obtain licensing in order to work for North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings, board members were told at a regular meeting April 18 at the RM of Mervin office in Turtleford. Dr. Manitshana and Dr.

Students from regional science fairs advance to national stage

Students from Maymont and Wilkie are among 34 students from across Saskatchewan who have earned the opportunity to show off their advanced science skills at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Toronto during the week of May 14 to 21..

Base zoning on economics

Dear Editor In reference to "City pushes for downtown professional services: (Regional Optimist, May 6), I was disappointed to read how out of touch city council was to agree with city administration in disallowing a zoning change to allow a doctors'
Recycling operation ready to ship

Recycling operation ready to ship

Radisson recycling is moving forward with the baling of cardboard, newsprint, plastic milk jugs and tin cans.

Emergency Measures Bylaw becomes law

Passage of the emergency measures bylaw was one of the highlights of a busy Monday night at city council.
School leaders honoured with awards

School leaders honoured with awards

Six John Paul II students were awarded Crusader of the Month status at the school's April 20 Lenten Mass. Division III winners included Grade 9 students Paige Parnitsky, Tiandra Ewanchuk and Dexter Mercer.
An eye on the professional leagues

An eye on the professional leagues

NHL I told you Luongo would give Canucks fans the shakes. They made it past the Predators, but Luo was outplayed every night and Kessler willed the club to the next round. The twins were sleep skating.
Determining your optimal training zone

Determining your optimal training zone

We know, or should know, that the lower our resting heart rate the more fit we are. The average persons resting heart rate is about 72 beats per minute (bpm).

Rethink medical clinic decision

Dear Editor Regarding "City pushes for downtown professional services" (Regional Optimist, May 6), one has to wonder . . . is this another April Fool's joke? First of all, I must be clear I have no vested interest in this issue.
Norsask among the big BBEX winners in 2011

Norsask among the big BBEX winners in 2011

Customer service. Hard work. Going the extra mile. These qualities were commonly cited by winners at this year's Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards in North Battleford as the secrets for their success and the reason they were honoured.
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