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Dealing with the dreaded shin splints

Dealing with the dreaded shin splints

Spring is finally in the air! This means many people are motivated to get moving after a long period of hibernating from exercise. This often means a return to running. For many, this also means the return of the dreaded shin splits.

Theatre company explores reserve politics

Takwakin Cultural Initiative is putting on a theatrical performance, called Antigone. It was presented Monday and Thursday at the Sakimay First Nation and at Sakewew High School, in North Battleford Wednesday.
Renovate your recipes

Renovate your recipes

Do you have a favourite recipe that you would like to make healthier? Perhaps it is a recipe that has been passed down from family or shared by friends. With just a few changes, many older recipes can be updated to make them healthier.
Stew, biscuits and entertainment

Stew, biscuits and entertainment

Forty people attended a stew and biscuits supper on March 23 in the Maymont Seniors hall.
Canada's only board certified equine massage therapist originates from Blaine Lake

Canada's only board certified equine massage therapist originates from Blaine Lake

Equine massage is a technique that continues to draw interest in natural holistic horse care.
The moon is in a new phase

The moon is in a new phase

April begins with the moon at its new phase ? almost in front of the sun.
Final curling bonspiel of the year

Final curling bonspiel of the year

Will someone tell Mother Nature to open the darn gate and let that lamb out? After another cold and windy weekend of more poor driving conditions, we are certainly more than ready for spring to arrive! The curling rink held their final windup bonspie

Paynton robbery

The RCMP are asking for the public's help in nabbing a few thieves. Around 6 p.m. March 24, an older model Chevy truck with a flat deck trailer drove into the yard of a residence in the Paynton area.

Keep our children close

Dear Editor We need care homes for children in the Battlefords. There are five group homes in North Battleford providing for those requiring 24-hour care for individuals18 years or older.

Keep a sharp eye out for hazard

Spring is arriving slowly, but as the mounds of snow that collected over the winter begin to melt away, more comes to light than dog do, cigarette butts and litter, namely needles.
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