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Charge of Saskatchewan's firefighters

Dear editor, As president of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association, I have seen firsthand the dedication of volunteer firefighters and their positive impact on the lives of residents and businesses all around Saskatchewan.
Bartko backstops back-to-back championships

Bartko backstops back-to-back championships

In the winner take all game Tuesday night between the final two teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League the experienced goaltender Adam Bartko was at his best. Game seven was played in La Ronge in front of 1.

North Battleford Golf and Country Club open for season

The Masters are over now and maybe that has caused just enough buzz for golfers to want to get out and do some golfing themselves locally. Wait no longer, the North Battleford Golf and Country Club will open Saturday, weather permitting.

TURNBULL:

TURNBULL: In Loving Memory of Florence Turnbull who was born July 1, 1915 at Prince Albert, SK and passed away March 28, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

WAKELIN:

WAKELIN: In Loving Memory of Thelma Carleen Wakelin who was born Sept. 14, 1942 at North Battleford, SK and passed away March 29, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Crime bites

Sometimes crime fighting really bites - or at least, the guy you're trying to arrest does. A Battlefords RCMP member was treated for bite wounds after responding to a fight in progress call at a local bar just after midnight Monday night.

Movie nights enjoyed by all ages

Over the past year, Meota ADRA has been sponsoring a monthly movie night. We started with borrowing a popcorn machine from the St.

FALCON

FALCON ; In Loving Memory of Lorraine Ann Falcon who was born Nov. 1, 1955 at Fort Benton, Montana, USA and passed away March 25, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Surprise birthday party celebrations

Curtis Sutherland is spending this week in Saskatoon where he is attending a Level One water course. Our condolences to Wendy and Angus McFadyen on the death of Wendy's mother, Gwen Holland of Maidstone.

Baljennie formerly a ghost town

Baljennie became a ghost town for a few years, but three interested families moved in and it grew up from a ghost town to a small town with a population of close to 10 people.
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