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Website promotes river valley reforestation

There are many ways to spend money on the Internet - music downloads, poker games, bidding on a zombie attack survival kit on eBay. You can also help reforest the Battlefords River Valley by purchasing carbon credits online at www.carboncreditcanada.

Who let the dogs out?

The Battlefords went to the dogs last weekend as the Chautauqua Canine Club hosted their annual kennel and obedience show at the Battleford Arena, April 8 to 10.

Corrections wheel in charity

Some people will go to great lengths to support a cause they believe in. For Victor Quijada-Sawitsky, that length will be 110 kilometers on a bicycle.

BOYER:

BOYER: In Loving Memory of Charles Clifford Boyer. Born May 27, 1935, Cochin, Saskatchewan. Passed away February 20, 2011, Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

Near normal runoff expected

While some areas in the southern and eastern parts of the province are bracing for high spring runoff levels, North Battleford can expect near normal levels, according to data released by the Sask. Watershed Authority earlier this month.

Man dies in rollover

A Meadow Lake man is dead following a single vehicle rollover Wednesday. Loon Lake RCMP say Travis John Wilson was the sole occupant of the vehicle that rolled approximately on Highway 304 four kilometers east of Makwa at about 6:40 p.m.

Town considers density

With two more multi-unit dwelling applications before Town of Battleford's council, Mayor Chris Odishaw would like to set firm guidelines for future applications. "I feel uncomfortable making decisions on an individual basis," said Odishaw.

Captain Cris commits to SAIT

He wasn't here for a long time, but he did have a big impact on the Battlefords in his final year of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

167 local performers participate in 49th annual music festival

The community of Hafford has hosted an annual music festival for 49 years. The festival is where many talented musicians and vocalists compete for scholarships, trophies and potentially an opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
New minister welcomed by church

New minister welcomed by church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is welcoming a new minister - the first they've had in over seven years. On March 18, the church held a special induction service for their new spiritual leader, Reverend Joye Platford.
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