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An eye on the professional leagues

An eye on the professional leagues

NHL I told you Luongo would give Canucks fans the shakes. They made it past the Predators, but Luo was outplayed every night and Kessler willed the club to the next round. The twins were sleep skating.
Determining your optimal training zone

Determining your optimal training zone

We know, or should know, that the lower our resting heart rate the more fit we are. The average persons resting heart rate is about 72 beats per minute (bpm).

Rethink medical clinic decision

Dear Editor Regarding "City pushes for downtown professional services" (Regional Optimist, May 6), one has to wonder . . . is this another April Fool's joke? First of all, I must be clear I have no vested interest in this issue.
Norsask among the big BBEX winners in 2011

Norsask among the big BBEX winners in 2011

Customer service. Hard work. Going the extra mile. These qualities were commonly cited by winners at this year's Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards in North Battleford as the secrets for their success and the reason they were honoured.

Kindness appreciated

I'm writing to thank a man who took at least an hour out of his day to help two young girls who had a car accident May 8 on Highway 4, somewhere near Glaslyn.

Airport to get provincial funding

North Battleford's Cameron McIntosh Airport is in line for provincial funding to improve its tarmac. Last week the provincial government announced $37,500 for major crack repairs at the airport.

Busy year for Mervin 4-H Beef

Mervin 4-H Beef Club has had a busy year. Members started the year with a Trees for Life fundraiser at the Mervin Hope Hall Nov. 27. The barbecue beef burger lunch was a success. Dec.
(Rise) Against the Grain: a review

(Rise) Against the Grain: a review

You would think given such song-writing talents for the politically-charged hard rock group Rise Against, their newest studio album should be more then only their fifth.
Dinner supports Child Find Sask.

Dinner supports Child Find Sask.

I hope all the mothers enjoyed a happy Mother's Day. Birthday that I know of being celebrated in the month of May are: Kayla Gray, Terry and Jerry Scopic, Pat Beaudion, Debbie Penner and Dale Beaudion, who has a special 65th birthday.
Doctors looking into other options after council decision

Doctors looking into other options after council decision

The doctors who were rebuffed by North Battleford city council in their attempt to establish medical offices in the city's north end say they are exploring other options.
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