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Meadow Lake dominates week four of NSRBL

Make hay while the sun shines is just what the Meadow Lake White Sox did with the nice weather during the previous week of North Saskatchewan River Baseball League.
Sun shines on oilmen's golf tourney

Sun shines on oilmen's golf tourney

Participants at the Maidstone Oilmen's Golf Tournament appreciated the appearance of the sun as they enjoyed their annual event, Friday, June 11 at Silver Lake Golf Course.

Undigging life's little holes

"I'm digging a big hole," five-year-old Brodie proclaimed as I walked into the yard. With all the forthrightness of a child and the solemnity of a high-court judge, he continued: "But someone keeps undigging it.

Thieves target electrical wire

Electrical wire was stolen from an industrial yard in the Maidstone/Rush Lake area sometime between May 14 and 17. According to Lloydminster Rural RCMP perpetrators took the wire off six spools and left the spools behind.
Northland Power obtains curling naming rights

Northland Power obtains curling naming rights

The fundraising committee for the Credit Union CUPlex got more good news Monday thanks to a major contribution by Northland Power.

Brush with death still fresh in memory

A few years have passed since this happened to me, but the memory of angels who saved me on a cold day in November is as fresh as memories of yesterday. A story that has never been told in print happened on Nov. 1, 2006.
Sweet redemption for Stingers in Saskatoon

Sweet redemption for Stingers in Saskatoon

If at first you don't succeed, try again. The Battlefords U18/U16 combined girls' developmental soccer team earned a second chance against one of their rivals during a tournament in Saskatoon and made the most of their opportunity.
Twenty-four students look to the future

Twenty-four students look to the future

Celebrating achievements, honouring cherished memories and dreaming about the future made Maidstone's 2010 Graduation Colour Night an emotional and memorable event for all.
Relay lights the night with hope

Relay lights the night with hope

It is estimated that one out of every four Canadians will die from cancer. Look around your office, at your family and friends, and let that number sink in.

Historic day at Poundmaker

I am a concerned band memberand I would like to update North Battleford and area residents of an event that took place on Poundmaker Cree Nation.