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There was nothing in Wednesday's provincial throne speech to address the economic growth needs in the province, according to the MLA for the Battlefords.

Most people use their kitchens to cook food, but in Tammy Bessant's home the kitchen is a cornucopia of potions and brews, and it isn't at all unusual for a pot of lip balm to be simmering on the stovetop.

Wet spring could put end to Waldsea Lake

Money continues to roll in for the Credit Union CUPlex, with the local Elks Lodge the latest to step up to the plate. The Elks announced Thursday a pledge of $50,000 going towards the reception area for the aquatic centre.

Physician training and recruitment updates were on the agenda of the board of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings at a regular meeting Oct. 18 at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford. Dr. van den Heever was away Oct.

Blaine Lake Seniors' Citizens Centre held its cash lottery draw Oct. 18. Many community area residents attended the hamburger barbecue at the centre prior to the draws.

The City of North Battleford is laying the groundwork for another successful year of Operation Red Nose.

Maidstone will host one stop on SGI's tour of the province seeking input on Saskatchewan's farm-class licence plate program. The public consultation will take place Thursday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.

In life, we often meet people who, although we only know them for a short time, leave a lasting imprint on our hearts. And so, it was with great sadness that the students and staff of H. Hardcastle School said goodbye to a cherished librarian.

The City of North Battleford is moving ahead with a splash park project in Centennial Park to be built in 2011. At Monday's meeting, they awarded the tender for the Centennial Park splash pool to Park and Play Design.