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Operating costs estimates coming

Estimates about what it will cost to operate the Credit Union CUPlex are expected to be ready, soon. Parks Director Keith Anderson told council Feb. 15 he expects to have an operating budget for the CUPlex ready in about three weeks.

Safer Communities Task Force meets

The task force set up by mayor Ian Hamilton to promote a safer community has met for the first time and more meetings are to come. Hamilton told council that the Safer Communities Task Force has come off a well-attended initial meeting.
Stolen vehicle crashes

Stolen vehicle crashes

Battlefords Orcas capture team award at provincials

The Battlefords Kinsmen Orcas swim team capped off a successful meet at A provincials in Prince Albert Feb. 4 to 6 by winning the small team title with a point total of 185.
Motivational messages shared throughout NWSD

Motivational messages shared throughout NWSD

Two speakers recently toured Northwest School Division schools, bringing inspiring and thought- provoking messages to both elementary and high school students.
Denholm curling rocks

Denholm curling rocks

Denholm Curling Club held a cash bonspiel Jan.29 and 30 with eight teams entered. According to those in attendance, the bonspiel was a success and everyone in attendance had fun. Spectators were treated to some fabulous shots and exciting games.

Forge ahead with CUPlex

Dear Editor I am really looking forward over the next year or so to watching the CUPlex Games - you know the ones - the handwringing 'It can't be done' games.
Leask loses historic landmark

Leask loses historic landmark

The remnants of a 99 year old landmark located at the corner of Main Street and Railway Avenue in the community of Leask lay charred and smouldering at the end of the day Feb. 9 in what Blaine Lake RCMP are now calling a blaze of suspicious origin.

Health care updates provided at meeting

Three presentations were made at the Hafford/Blaine Lake Community Advisory Network annual meeting Feb. 7 in Hafford. Nurse Practitioner Kim Kenke presented the People Encouraging Action and Community Empowerment (PEACE), a community planning update.

Round one nearly done

All four series in the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League are on the verge of being three-game sweeps. The first place Maidstone Jets beat Paradise Hill 5-1 and 5-4.
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