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Rivalry renewed at Beaver Lions Stadium

Rivalry renewed at Beaver Lions Stadium

Last season, in the first round of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League playoffs, the Meadow Lake White Sox beat out the North Battleford Beavers in three games.
SMITH -

SMITH -

SMITH - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Smith, late of North Battleford on May 8, 2011 at the age of 79 years.
Stars among the brightest in Saskatchewan

Stars among the brightest in Saskatchewan

Hockey has been over in the Battlefords for months, but for many it is not forgotten.
Artist earns provincial award

Artist earns provincial award

Mark Reimer, participant at the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre's day program, has been selected as the winner in the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres art competition.
Jets are ready to land

Jets are ready to land

The hockey playoffs, like usual have lost some steam with hockey fans as the summer weather is inviting everyone out to the golf course, cabin and back yard for some gardening or yard work.
HAWRYLIW

HAWRYLIW

HAWRYLIW , Nico; Nicola Edward Kenneth Hawryliw was born January 16, 1992 and passed away April 30, 2011 in North Battleford.
Why bother writing it down?

Why bother writing it down?

We become too easily desensitized to news of natural disasters. After all, they are inevitable and even the most sensational stories of crime, neglect or ineptitude have become all too commonplace.

Election disrupts activities

Entertainment for members of Maidstone Seniors Drop In Centre was cancelled partially due to advance polls being hosted at the centre for three days and also polls on election day.

'Have' status brings out the 'gimme' in labour unions

Since taking on the rarified status of a "have" province, Saskatchewan seems to have it alright. What we have is a gathering groundswell of labour unrest, that, in spite of the Sask.

Teachers walk out

A "snow day" in May? In Saskatchewan, a weather induced holiday from school wouldn't be all that unusual, but this time it is a storm of controversy that will give students a two-day break from classes, and extra curricular activities, this week Sask
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