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Random kindness

A bouquet to the gentleman who bought us lunch at Wendy's last year. It was March 2010; we were at Wendy's in Lloydminster. My four young children and I were travelling home to British Columbia and stopped for lunch.
Salting away scary driving experiences

Salting away scary driving experiences

Oh no, it's going into the other lane. I'm in the other lane. Take foot off gas. Steer into the skid. Keep your eyes where you want to go. My camera bag falling on me from the passenger seat. Don't let it spin, or you'll roll.

COTE:

COTE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen Cote, late of Medstead and formerly of Delmas, SK on March 4, 2011 at the age of 51 years.

WELSH:

WELSH: In Loving Memory of Lillian Marie Welsh who was born September 5, 1916 at Wakaw, SK and passed away March 18, 2011 at Spiritwood, SK at age 94 years.

DEARBORN:

DEARBORN: In Loving Memory of Ronald Warren Dearborn who was born January 24, 1918 at NE24-44-13-W3rd, Richard District, SK and passed away March 1, 2011 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK.

Monthly lottery sales brisk

Due to the generous support of the Battlefords and surrounding communities, Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Monthly Lottery is now over 80 per cent sold out. With everyone's continued support let's make this a sell out this week.
Sharks graduate is ACAC champion

Sharks graduate is ACAC champion

Tehnille Gard faced more shots than any goaltender in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey during the 2009-10 season, her first and only season with the Battlefords Sharks.
Two more North Stars accept scholarships

Two more North Stars accept scholarships

It has been known for a little while, but last week, Battlefords North Stars general manager and head coach Ken Pearson made it known officially two more graduates earned scholarships to Canadian schools.

NDP plant a money tree

Dear Editor After hearing a bit more about the Saskatchewan NDP policy debate, I now understand why they put a tree for the cover of their final draft. It's the money tree. That is the only logical explanation I can offer.
Ottawa encounter with a hockey legend

Ottawa encounter with a hockey legend

Mitch Graw and Blair Mahon, John Paul II Collegiate students, recently returned from an exciting week in Ottawa where they attended the Forum For Young Canadians in the week leading up to the call for an election.
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