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Hunting season blasts to an end

We are all saddened to her of the passing of Leonide Bulani, 86 years old, Nov 27. He was a resident of North Battleford, but formerly from Lizard Lake where he farmed and raised the family who remain on the farm.
Sorrow, celebration and the Christmas spirit

Sorrow, celebration and the Christmas spirit

A memorial service for Thomas Frederick Brooks, a long time resident of Neilburg and the Freemont area, was held Dec. 13 from the Manitou Evangelical Free Church, with Pastor Mel Letkeman officiating.

Strong start to NBCHS wrestling season

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team recently tussled in their first tournament of the season. Medals were won and valuable experience was gained.
No one more loyal to us than God

No one more loyal to us than God

Ed, my neighbour next door, had a major setback last week. He and Ruby, his wife, were speeding home in Ed's black truck when the truck started sputtering and acting like it was going to cough up a hair ball.
Remembering victims of violence

Remembering victims of violence

Twenty-one years ago, Dec. 6 was a school day like any other in Montreal's 脡cole Polytechnique. But in just 20 minutes, Marc L茅pine, armed with a semi-automatic rifle and a personal vendetta against women, made it a day no one will forget.
Messiah sung to sold-out crowd

Messiah sung to sold-out crowd

Heavenly. Epic. Wonderful. These are all words used to describe the Dec. 12 performance of Handel's Messiah, held at Battleford United Church.

90th birthday celebration enjoyed

- Riley and Colleen Koski were to Saskatoon for medical checkups. Darren Dwinnell of Victoria, B.C. is here for Christmas visiting his aunt, Marilyn Smith. Val Morris, Jeannine Schempp and Colleen Koski were to Lloydminster to do some shopping.
Season for crystal balls and tobacco hills

Season for crystal balls and tobacco hills

What evil lurks in the heart of a sport's writer, who has the nerve to chastise such deities as Darian Durant, or the Toronto Maple Oafs? The crux of the issue lies in a well-researched concept of what is commonly known as the middle child syndrome.

St. Vital strengthens ties

For longer than most people can remember, St. Vital parish and St. Vital School have worked closely together, providing a spiritual element to education.
Stars deserved better fate

Stars deserved better fate

In head coach Trevor Sack's third game behind the bench, the Battlefords Midget Stars likely deserved a better result than an 8-5 loss to the Saskatoon Contacts Wednesday evening.
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