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Thieves target oil battery

Sometime betweenJan. 25 and 26, two oil leases southwest of Marshall in the RM of Wilton were broken into two gel pack batteries were stolen.
Battlefords Stars lose twice to start 2011

Battlefords Stars lose twice to start 2011

The Battlefords Stars started their 2011 portion of the season under the watchful eye of Greg Schmidt in Regina Saturday and Sunday.

Chamber directors elected

Election results are in at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, as eight new full-term directors and one one-year director have been chosen.

Time for Santa to ease off

This week we were taking about the new gym, debating the merits of getting out of bed at 5:30 a.m. to take advantage of two exercise classes, when Stan said Sana's taking this weight loss thing way too far. We said, "Stan, we did Christmas.

MVA on 17th and 101st

No injuries have been reported following a motor vehicle accident at the corner of 17th Avenue and 101st Street in North Battleford. The collision happened Thursday around 3:51 p.m.

Hairy winter weekend on roads

Saskatchewan was hit with another severe winter storm on the weekend, and while it was mainly the area south of the Battlefords that bore the brunt of the storm, the community did not escape travel advisories.
Spider webs an omen of good fortune

Spider webs an omen of good fortune

I encountered a tremendous amount of spiders and cobwebs during the past autumn and winter months.
Sure bets on NFL post-season, maybe

Sure bets on NFL post-season, maybe

"There's lots of ways to hit the ground - not many answers to be found - we're faced with mysteries profoundThis is one of the best ones. Don't always recognize what I feel but of the dancing scenes that life reveals... This is one of the best ones".
The end of an era - the end of a rail line

The end of an era - the end of a rail line

As a young boy growing up, living close to this railroad line that travelled from North Battleford through Hamlin, Prince, Meota, Edam, Mervin, Turtleford, St.

Wildlife federation scores the take

A New Year's Eve jam session and potluck lunch was held Dec. 31 in Maymont. Thanks to all who battled the cold. Those who were there had a an enjoyable evening. Happy New Year, everyone from the village of Maymont.
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