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Educator's retirement cut short

Educator's retirement cut short

Rod Kalmakoff was less than two weeks away from retirement when he got the call to stay on for another year.
Cheering on the North Stars with Joyce George

Cheering on the North Stars with Joyce George

The Wolves were hungry, but since they chose Stars for their prey they were bound to get burned. I've always wanted to write one of those sports story leads full of clichés, puns and metaphors.

NSRBL Standings

Team Record Runs For Runs Against 1. Lloydminster Meridian Twins 9-0 98 21 2. Wilkie Brewers 7-1 66 32 2. Meadow Lake White Sox 7-1 79 31 4. Lloydminster Junior Redhawks 6-1 55 22 5. Border City Blue Jays 6-2 72 26 6.
What a water deal

What a water deal

Town of Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw met with Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and MLA Tim McMillan, among others to celebrate the start of construction on a $5 million project that is expected to stimulate Battleford's economy and sustain the to
Ladies' League Standings

Ladies' League Standings

The final results and stats haven't all been submitted yet, but the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League standings should look similar to this once the playoffs start Monday.
Four-legged horsepower still the way to go

Four-legged horsepower still the way to go

In one horse open sleigh. That's almost how I spent Saturday afternoon. I actually spent it riding on a two-horse open wagon while taking part in the North West Horses in Harness Cutter Rally.
Poor prognosis for Spiritwood Hospital

Poor prognosis for Spiritwood Hospital

Over 500 concerned Spiritwood residents showed up to hear the fate of their hospital at a public meeting Wednesday.

Are you in your right mind?

"Why would you try to paint the exterior of your house when we are into a season of never ending rain?" asked Ed, my neighbour next door. "I'm an incurable optimist," I answered. "More like you're not in your right mind," snapped Ed.

Building permits, licenses continue to flourish

The building boom continues in North Battleford, with building permits through May still outpacing last year's numbers. Through May 2010, a total of 67 building permits have been issued for $29,153,500.
Royal designation something to celebrate

Royal designation something to celebrate

I guess I shouldn't have been surprised my daughter would want to be a princess. We did name her Jazmine and in popular, Disneyfied culture it is a regal name.
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