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Rejoice in the New Year

Rejoice in the New Year

Well, folks, it's that time again. As we bid farewell to this year and this decade, I for one find it hard to grasp that we're hours away from the first day of 2011.

Dec. 29 to Jan. 5 Sports Calendar

DECEMBER 29 North Saskatchewan River Hockey League has the Edam Three Stars at home to Turtleford and Meadow Lake in Wilkie for 8:30 p.m. starts. DECEMBER 30 Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has the Saulteaux Three Stars in Battleford for an 8 p.m.
Junior curlers on the button

Junior curlers on the button

A Light of Christ Catholic School Division elementary wind-up bonspiel was held at the Battleford Curling Rink Dec. 3. Action started at 9 a.m. and went through until 3 p.m. All teams played five games over the day and fun was had by all.

Dealership's employees gather up joy

Valley Ford celebrated the Christmas spirit this season by collecting toys, food and more for a family in need. The Tshakani family moved here from the Congo in February.

Go-slow approach to garbage issue

North Battleford city council has some hard thinking ahead of them on the issue of whether to convert from communal bins to individual rollout bins across the city.

Colourful displays make village sparkle

Christmas displays and lights in Waseca were exceptional this year. Congratulations to all who took the time and made the effort to make the village look beautiful at this special time of year.

Crime stats show slight improvement

Crime numbers for the Battlefords RCMP detachment showed improvement - for a change - in November. For persons, property, Criminal Code, liquor act and provincial traffic offences, numbers were down for the month.

Emergency preparedness plans for 2011

In the wake of a year in which North Battleford's emergency preparedness was put to the test, the city is planning increased preparedness efforts in 2011.

Cann honoured with QC designation

Dennis Cann of North Battleford is one of 16 Saskatchewan lawyers honoured recently with Queen's Counsel (QC) appointments.

Christmas meal shared

A catered Christmas birthday supper and program was held at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Dec. 12 with approximately 100 seniors in attendance. Caterers were the Catholic ladies, who provided an abundant and delicious supper.
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