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Bronze at HOOPLA for NBCHS girls

Bronze at HOOPLA for NBCHS girls

It might not have been the colour members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls' basketball team were hoping for heading into the provincial tournament on the weekend, but it was a medal and a better finish than last year, an
Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

Agriculture is the backbone of Saskatchewan and it is safe to say the Rural Municipality of North Battleford has survived 100 years due in large part to a consistent agricultural tradition. Saturday, R.M.
The puck stops here

The puck stops here

The Maidstone Jets had a great season finishing with a place in the SHA senior A provincial final. In the run to the finals they met up with Shellbrook, Kindersley, St. Walburg and Bruno.

Water main break

The City of North Battleford Public Works Department is repairing a water main break on the 800 block of 106th Street. The block is closed to traffic until further notice and the main has been repaired.

Terriers wrestle provincial title from Barons

The peewee A provincial title was on the line on the weekend and the Battlefords Peewee A Barons did their best in their quest for the championship banner.

PRITCHETT:

PRITCHETT: In Loving Memory of Wayne Gordon Pritchett who was born January 2, 1945 on the farm in the Parkdale Distict, SK, delivered by his Grandma MacKinnon and passed away March 16, 2011 at St.
Suit 'em up

Suit 'em up

Kenny Chesney sang, "When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass, I'm back in my helmet, cleats and shoulder pads. Standing in the huddle listening to the call, fans going crazy for the boys of fall.
Kitty cats is dumb

Kitty cats is dumb

?We are getting an indoor cat,? Momma Bear states with clear calm conviction. ?If cats were meant to be in the damn house, God would have taught them to make houses!? I froth at the mouth and decidedly assert my thoughts on the matter.
NBCHS pinned at provincials

NBCHS pinned at provincials

After months of training and wrestling competitions, six students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School were ready to compete in the provincial wrestling championship in Saskatoon March 18 and 19.
Series of Lenten lunches begin

Series of Lenten lunches begin

The 40 days before Easter are special for many followers of various Christian traditions. The period of Lent is a time to pray and to ponder and in Maidstone there are opportunities throughout the season.
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