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The theme of this year's Mental Health Week was "Mental health for all," and, as in previous years, the Canadian Mental Health Association encouraged "people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating

LANG: Sylvia Jean Lang (nee Lucier) was born April 23, 1949 and passed away on April 22, 2011. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 44 years Ed Lang, 2 daughters Sheila (Derek) Lang Malinowski, Twyla (Matt) Thompson.

At least one group of students in the Battlefords found something to do Thursday while teachers at area schools were off the job.

The future of Saskatchewan Hospital and proposals to address the future of mental health care in the province came before North Battleford city council Monday night.

For literally tens of thousands of years, people have been capturing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in sculpture.

KAHPEAYSEWAT: Esther Kahpeaysewat Born February 1, 1937, Duck Lake, SK. Passed away May 2, 2011, North Battleford, SK.

Mental Health Awareness Week wrapped up recently, and ironically, on the tail of the many activities organized in this community, comes a visit to North Battleford city council by Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan to seek support for a new Sa

The final poll-by-poll breakdown of the May 2 election results show Gerry Ritz won a commanding victory in just about every part of the riding.

MCNABB - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence McNabb, late of North Battleford, on April 24, 2011 at the age of 94 years.

THOMPSON: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" William Thompson, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on May 2, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Bob was born on December 27, 1929 at Kindersley, Saskatchewan.