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Wheat Board elections underway

The deadline for the Canadian Wheat Board election of directors is upon us, with ballots needing to be postmarked no later than Dec. 3.
Lighting up with Christmas cheer

Lighting up with Christmas cheer

Christmas lights and displays can be a heartwarming sight, but the arduous task of lugging the decorations from the basement or attic, detangling the many strands of lights and quivering with near-hypothermia on a ladder against the eavestrough, only

Transit and new bus purchases highlight council meeting

The purchase of two new shuttle buses for the city - acquired in order to access financial assistance available from the Canada-Saskatchewan Public Transit Agreement - was one of the highlights of a busy Monday night council meeting.

Guilty verdict in drug trafficking case

A Moosomin First Nation man has been convicted of marijuana possession for the purpose of trafficking. Wilfred Starr, 46, was found guilty Tuesday after a two-day trial in provincial court in North Battleford before Judge Dan O'Hanlon.

Northwest senior teams win provincial and regional gold

Local area teams are well decorated after a weekend of high school volleyball at the provincial and regional level. One provincial gold, three regional gold, three regional silver and a bronze were won by teams surrounding the Battlefords.

Houk wants BTC to pay up

Councillor Trent Houk once asked why the city of North Battleford is not forcing the Battlefords Tribal Council to pay back half a million dollars owed to the City.
Vikings go winless at provincial while putting on great event

Vikings go winless at provincial while putting on great event

Although the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls Vikings went winless at 5A provincials on the weekend they do deserve a tap on the back for hosting the event. "We set a new standard," said Vikings coach Sheila Gabert.
Find Rider Prider under the'Z'

Find Rider Prider under the'Z'

This week I spent a few hours at a very small Saskatchewan school where I was asked to perform for their celebration of the virtue of zeal.
Free tarot readings as the Riders prepare for Grey Cup

Free tarot readings as the Riders prepare for Grey Cup

I once served as MC at a local fundraiser in my village that featured a comedy act, a hypnotist and a another lady who told fortunes by reading tea leaves, by examining palms and interpreting earthly fate, through the magic of tarot cards.

Volleyball season winding down

Volleyball season is slowly winding down at Maymont Central School. The junior teams finished at the end of October with trips to conference play downs.
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