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Halloween party attracts 96 guests

The Maidstone Museum members, in conjunction with the local Girl Guides, hosted a Halloween party at the seniors' centre Oct. 31. The centre was decorated elaborately for the occasion with ghosts, witches, spiders, bats and, of course, pumpkins.

Thanksgiving visitors welcomed

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Santa's coming to town

It's that time of year. Santa has confirmed he will be in North Battleford Nov. 23 and has asked the children of the Battlefords to join him for a parade to mark the occasion.
Money raised for missionary studies

Money raised for missionary studies

This year's provincial Catholic Women's League Convention was held in Saskatoon on June 3 and 4. Several Notre Dame ladies along with spiritual Advisor Fr. Gerard Legaspi attended.
The legendary Harry Sharp, Principal of the North Battleford Collegiate Institute

The legendary Harry Sharp, Principal of the North Battleford Collegiate Institute

At the outset, I must give Harvey Cashmore credit for researching and writing a draft on principal Sharp. I thank him for all his work researching, writing and proofing notable articles.
Student led conferences break new ground

Student led conferences break new ground

New ground was broken in the area of communication between school and home, when John Paul II Collegiate held its first ever student led conferences.
Last of Sisters of the Child Jesus departing

Last of Sisters of the Child Jesus departing

A farewell to the last member of the Sisters of the Child Jesus to serve in the Battlefords was held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church recently, during a visit to the parish from the head of the diocese, Bishop Albert Thévenot of Prince Albert. Sr.
Close encounter of the wild kind

Close encounter of the wild kind

I am a professional wildlife photographer Oct. 28, a windy, sunny afternoon), I happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Grand Master apprentice judge at fiddling contest

Grand Master apprentice judge at fiddling contest

The North Battleford Western Development Museum Fiddle Contest is coming up this weekend, and will draw fiddlers of all ages hoping to entertain and perhaps bow their way to a win. Saturday, Nov. 9, the doors open at 5 p.m.

More than 80 vehicles in the ditch

Let it snow? The motorists on highways through many parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta may not agree. On Nov. 3, over 80 vehicles hit the ditch in the Maidstone area as told by Maidstone RCMP.
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