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The federal Liberals have turned to an experienced campaigner as their candidate in the by-election in Battlefords-Lloydminster. Larry Ingram was acclaimed as the candidate at a nomination meeting at Alex Dillabough Centre on Monday afternoon.

Melfort was just three points away from winning the highest award from Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom. The city won the 5,000-plus population category with a four-bloom award.

The completion of construction for Melfort’s new skatepark has been delayed until the spring. In a memo from the contractor, New Line Skateparks Inc., sent Nov.

Despite the lack of a softwood lumber agreement with the U.S. and uncertainty with NAFTA, the two forestry companies using the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area are doing quite well this year.

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony Saturday. It began with O Canada, followed by a prayer, a hymn, Bible readings, and words from Rev. Frances Patterson.

Following are highlights from the meeting of Battleford town council Nov. 6. This year has seen more building permits compared to last year in the town of Battleford.

Sometime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11, a high value piece of oilfield equipment known as a blow-out preventer was stolen from a Cona Resources well site in Winter. The equipment belongs to Cru Well Servicing and is valued at over $45,000.

From the Tisdale Recorder Files, Nov. 16, 1977

Conservatives in Battlefords-Lloydminster have selected Rosemarie Falk as their candidate in the upcoming by-election.

Kinistino’s Justin Cay gave his hometown fans a show last week. The Carrot River Outback Thunder forward scored three goals in the final period to help his squad secure a 6-2 victory over the Prince Albert Titans in Kinistino on Nov. 1.