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What would you say if you found out your brother was up for an Oscar? That is the situation David Dutton, partner at First Rate Financial in North Battleford, finds himself in as his brother, animator Paul Dutton, sees a film he contributed to nomina

Often during the Saskatchewan winters the only thought of water is the frozen variety in the hockey and curling arenas, but a handful of locals were in the pool and enjoying the water in Saskatoon in January.

"The most important step of any pilgrimage is the leave-taking," Father Leo Mann once said. After nearly 50 years in religious life, most of them spent in the Battlefords, a well-known and well-loved priest has died. He died Feb.

The weekend didn't start out well for the Battlefords North Stars, but they did win the second of two games in Flin Flon setting up a head-to-head Bauer Conference survivor series matchup in just over a week.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team participated in the 28th annual Redmen Classic at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon Feb. 4 and 5.

Partial proceeds from a concert at Maymont Memorial Hall March 18, featuring Gary Fjellgaard with Saskia and Darrel, will benefit Glenburn Regional Park. The concert, slated to begin at 7 p.m.

The name Dr. A.J. Porter is synonymous with Honeywood Heritage Nursery located near the Village of Parkside just off Highway No. 40 (130 kilometres north of Saskatoon or 54 kilometres west of Prince Albert).

In a time of year punctuated by sniffs, sneezes, coughs and winter blues comes a day to chase them all away.

Master classes in voice and piano being held in North Battleford next week and will be open for the public to observe.

Story:As usual, all real threats for a World Series title begin in the AL East except this time we can rule out Tampa Bay as a legitimate threat after a thorough dismantling of a fine roster.