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Books don't do justice to temples' grandeur

As I mentioned at the end my last article, touring through Ho Chi Minh City was a marvellous experience. The city itself has many attractions to experience and part of finding those places, and experiences is in knowing where to go.

Extra crispy

A kitchen mishap earned one North Battleford resident a visit from the firefighters. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to fire alarms in the Valley View Tower 1, at 1101 99th St., a little after 4 p.m. this Sunday.

Archeological society preserves history

Each day we look for signs which will tell us the long winter is coming to an end. So far, temperatures have fluctuated from very cold to somewhat warmer. The small snowfalls that occur almost every day are adding up to hug piles in some places.

Seniors plan luncheon

Bingo was played Feb. 23 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. with Jean Hartman and Margaret MacEachern calling. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Harmel. The loonie pot was won by Dorothy Kissick. Cirbbage was played Feb. 28.
Family time with a bow and arrows

Family time with a bow and arrows

Don't try this at home - unless you're in the Landrie family and it's the only way to train for archery shoots in the winter. Stand at one end of the house, shoot through doorways into the kitchen with a bow and arrow nearly at a target metres away.
Lessons from the Sea: Higher ground

Lessons from the Sea: Higher ground

It's been quite the week. I thought I'd put Lessons from the Sea to rest and then the world was informed of the horrific tsunami in Japan.
Community planning process begins

Community planning process begins

A small turnout at the community planning meeting held in the Waseca Community Centre March 10 did not deter a lively discussion by those present. Lenore Swystun of Prairie Wild Consulting was present to lead the discussion.
City takes curling crown

City takes curling crown

Remember when you were a kid playing a game and just before it got too dark to play anymore, someone would yell out, "last point wins." It never mattered the score at that time that simply was the rule.

Worst-case scenarios don't build community

Dear Editor Mr. Pattinson, in his letter (Credit Union CUPlex Mathematics 101, March 9 News-Optimist), said, "the people who weren't paying attention to the capital expenditure being promoted by a majority of city counicl had better start.
Canada dives into debt

Canada dives into debt

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Money often costs too much." That statement couldn't be truer for the Canadian government, who shell out $87 million per day in interest payments alone.
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