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Snowboarders learning on the go

Snowboarders learning on the go

Imagine moments before competing in a national event. The crowd is bigger than expected. The nervous excitement of emotion running through your body, and oh yeah, you've never competed in anything like this before.
Zone Marksmanship Competition

Zone Marksmanship Competition

The Battlefords cadets, both air and army, members were on the mark at the Stage II Zone Marksmanship Competition in North Battleford.

He ran, but couldn't hide

A fugitive wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was apprehended on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation early this week. Around 7 p.m.

Cowboy poetry warms up a winter afternoon

Winter is almost over, according to calendar, and Rabbit Lake has continued to have a busy season. The February Rabbit Lake Seniors' potluck supper was held on the third Wednesday in February with a smaller turnout than before.

Retaining pond will create hardship

Dear Editor We have lived in Neilburg for 63 years and have played an active part in the community. We have a farm and a herd of purebred Speckle Park Cattle. For the past 45 years we have occupied the SE 1-45-26 W3.
Battlefords 50s great hosts

Battlefords 50s great hosts

For the love of the game. That is the motivation for most players who took part in the 31st annual Battlefords 50s oldtimers tournament. The 50s beat the Wilkie X-Outlaws, Edmonton Panthers and Prince Albert Chiefs to earn the B pool championship.

Bigger buses bought

Living Sky School Division capitalized on a good deal when they purchased bigger, better buses. Ray Kopera, chief financial officer, said the 46-passenger buses became available for less than the cost of 36-passenger buses.
Firefighter's rally draws 90 sleds

Firefighter's rally draws 90 sleds

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters held a snowmobile rally March 5. Ninety riders made the 55-mile round trip up to Redberry Lake and back to Borden Hall. Burgers and beverages were sold through the day.
Diabetic earns Joslin Medal

Diabetic earns Joslin Medal

David Gillatt from Maymont has been a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic for more than 50 years. Dave was recently awarded a Joslin Medal by the Joslin Diabetes Centre in Boston, Mass. The centre is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.
Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part V: NL Central

Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part V: NL Central

I read all of the pre-season MLB magazines and follow my peers, their viewpoints and predictions. A few of them might have had a three-martini lunch after picking the Brewers to win this division.
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