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Just call him Liam

Meaning will, desire, helmet and protector, the name Liam jumped to the number one spot for popular baby boy names in Saskatchewan in 2010, with 89 Liams coming home from the hospital.

Bylaw coming on false alarms

A new false alarm bylaw is in the works for North Battleford. City council saw a draft of the proposed new bylaw for the first time at Monday night's council meeting.

Brett Wilson leaving Dragons' Den

Battlefords-area fans of CBC's Dragons' Den will not be happy to hear that local boy-turned-Dragon, W. Brett Wilson, will be leaving the Den.
Budding scientists compete

Budding scientists compete

From the classic volcano to creeping mold, École Père Mercure had an eruption of science projects last week, with students preparing for provincial competition.

Money transfer services can be fraudulent

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and RCMP "F " Division have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month to Saskatchewan residents
ESL classes attracting more and more immigrants

ESL classes attracting more and more immigrants

It's something this region didn't have just a few years ago, but the kind of thing that's serving a real need.
Two west-bound semis collide on east side of city

Two west-bound semis collide on east side of city

Two semis and a left-hand turn added up to a two-vehicle collision on the east end of Humboldt last week. At about 1:30 p.m. on February 15, a semi trailer unit travelling westbound on Hwy.
Auctioneers inducted into hall of honour

Auctioneers inducted into hall of honour

Auctioneers are an integral part of the history of the province. Farm and household auctions used to be the norm but today, auctions have expanded to include real estate, antiques and estates, commercial industrial, heavy equipment and charities.

Conversations with the King of Scrabble

He used to have a quiet life. For two years Steven Turnbull, the principal of Paradise Hill School, has been the North American champion of online Scrabble in regards to the number of games won.
Housing volunteers honoured

Housing volunteers honoured

The Mayfair Housing Authority board of directors hosted a special event to honour three board members for long service. Ellyn Scotton has served as a volunteer on the Board for 15 years and will continue on the board in her position as secretary.
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