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DEARBORN:

DEARBORN: In Loving Memory of Ronald Warren Dearborn who was born January 24, 1918 at NE24-44-13-W3rd, Richard District, SK and passed away March 1, 2011 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK.

Monthly lottery sales brisk

Due to the generous support of the Battlefords and surrounding communities, Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Monthly Lottery is now over 80 per cent sold out. With everyone's continued support let's make this a sell out this week.
Sharks graduate is ACAC champion

Sharks graduate is ACAC champion

Tehnille Gard faced more shots than any goaltender in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey during the 2009-10 season, her first and only season with the Battlefords Sharks.
Two more North Stars accept scholarships

Two more North Stars accept scholarships

It has been known for a little while, but last week, Battlefords North Stars general manager and head coach Ken Pearson made it known officially two more graduates earned scholarships to Canadian schools.

NDP plant a money tree

Dear Editor After hearing a bit more about the Saskatchewan NDP policy debate, I now understand why they put a tree for the cover of their final draft. It's the money tree. That is the only logical explanation I can offer.
Ottawa encounter with a hockey legend

Ottawa encounter with a hockey legend

Mitch Graw and Blair Mahon, John Paul II Collegiate students, recently returned from an exciting week in Ottawa where they attended the Forum For Young Canadians in the week leading up to the call for an election.

Fransoo makes WHL playoff début

Let the playoffs begin.

Prepare for the meltdown

In case the temperatures ever get up to seasonal norms, the City of North Battleford is offering some tips for dealing with the meltdown.
Respect the power of words and choose carefully

Respect the power of words and choose carefully

Words strung together into phrases can have such power. They can swirl in a person's head for years if they sting deep enough or they can provide a lingering reminder of love or strength.
More exercise myths revealed

More exercise myths revealed

I could probably write about exercise myths every week. There are so many misconceptions, misunderstands and un-truths out there.
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