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Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part II: AL Central

Play ball - 2011 pre-season preview part II: AL Central

After the Cliff Lee bidding war, it turned out to be a pretty quiet off season. Detroit made a few moves and if Canadian slugger Justin Morneau can shake out the cobwebs from his last concussion the Twins will be in the mix.
Ceremony welcomes new Canadian citizens

Ceremony welcomes new Canadian citizens

If there is one thing Canada is known for, a rich cultural diversity would likely top the list. Feb. 8, during a citizenship ceremony held at Fort Battleford, 52 people from 18 different countries became part of the cultural mosaic that is Canada.

A sweetheart of a raffle for Rec Centre

Get well wishes go out to Bernie Schliemann who is a patient in Battlefords Union Hospital. It is good to hear that Paul Kobernick is once again well and spending some recuperation time with his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Jackie in Saskatoon.
Transmitting an artful beacon

Transmitting an artful beacon

Register now for the Transmitting Light workshop to be held Saturday, March 12 from 1 to 4:30 p.m., during the Winter Retreat at the Chapel Gallery.
North Stars' top line helps clinch fourth

North Stars' top line helps clinch fourth

North Stars, coaches and fans alike have been waiting for this to happen since the calendar turned to 2011, but perhaps two players, Blake Tatchell and Colin Phaneuf are the happiest to have shaken their slumps.

Sask Prairie playoffs heat up

After the regular season had each team scheduled to play each other six times, the playoffs appear now to be bring out the intensity in the teams.

Pedestrian has heart attack

What at first appeared to be a vehicle-pedestrian accident Wednesday, turned out to be a heart attack. North Battleford Fire and Emergency services responded to an EMS call at about 2:30 p.m.
Sweetheart deal for Telemiracle

Sweetheart deal for Telemiracle

The Borden Friendship Club held their annual Valentine's Tea for Telemiracle Feb. 11 in their club room, with about 40 out to enjoy strawberry shortcake. Over 20 door prizes were handed out and the 50/50 of $29 went to Kathleen Pederson.

Medstead hosts SSRA Sanction Snow Drags

Although a few were local participants, the majority came from as far away as Fort McMurray, Calgary and Edmonton, Alta. to enter the second annual Medstead Snow Drag Races Jan. 29 on the property of Randy Jones.

PAPHR representatives take the heat at public meeting

A Prince Albert Parkland Health Region community advisory network annual meeting for the Hafford/Blaine Lake area was held Feb. 7 in Hafford with over 150 concerned residents in attendance.
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