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Single desk backbone of CWB

Dear Editor Most farmers will have by now received their voting packages for the 2010 CWB director elections in District 5. Farmers need to be aware of the candidates views on various issues, but more importantly the value of the single desk.

Battlefords minor hockey report

The snow may not be on the ground yet, but hockey season is in full swing with Battlefords teams once again playing in league action on the weekend.
Tree survey democracy in action

Tree survey democracy in action

Love it or hate it, it's part of the season and it will be here soon. For years the Main Street Christmas tree in Maidstone has sat in the centre of the town's busiest intersection.
North Stars special teams key in win in Melfort

North Stars special teams key in win in Melfort

The Battlefords North Stars continued their busy November schedule in Melfort Wednesday and held on for a 3-2 win.
Stars play complete team game to beat Blazers

Stars play complete team game to beat Blazers

"At times it wasn't pretty, but it was the most complete game we've played in the stats department," said Battlefords Stars' head coach Martin Smith after a 5-2 win against the Saskatoon Blazers Wednesday night.

Volunteer value incalcuable

We are all guilty of, from time to time, taking the amenities of our community for granted.

Northwest teams digging for provincial gold

Teams around the Northwest have played for this opportunity all season. Some are heading to regionals, others are focused on provincials this weekendand it's a sure bet there will be some good volleyball played across the province.
Vikings are moving on to provincials

Vikings are moving on to provincials

By rights, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls' volleyball team would've been moving on to provincials regardless of the results on the weekend, but they took third place and earned their way in.

October permits up in city

The City of North Battleford recorded another increase in building permits in October, including yet another big spike in permit values.

Ballet experience offered close to home

With the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Saskatchewan's White Birch Ballet Company will be coming to the Battlefords as the final stop on its five-city Ballet Across the Prairies tour. The company performs Saturday, Nov.
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