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Meteor shower lights up sky Aug. 12

August opens with the moon a waning gibbous object, near last quarter, and best viewed after midnight. It will cross the sky all morning, setting at noon. Full moon occurs Aug.
Goalie with Blaine Lake connection drafted by Spokane Chiefs

Goalie with Blaine Lake connection drafted by Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs selected 10 players through nine rounds in the 21st edition of the Western Hockey League's Bantam Draft in April. The bantam draft is the first opportunity for the WHL teams to add 1995 born players to their 50-player protected list.
Detox doesn't have to break the bank

Detox doesn't have to break the bank

There are many detox drinks, supplements and diets on the market. All vary in their duration and price. What are they all about? And are they good for us? The point of a detoxification is to rid your body of toxins that can build up over time.

You don't have to eat your own cooking

"I like to cook once in a while, but not every day," confessed Ed, my neighbor next door. Ed knows I have been batching it while my wife is travelling overseas.
Recycling capacity ramping up

Recycling capacity ramping up

SARCAN Recycling depot in Blaine Lake underwent a 30- by 40-foot expansion with renovations in 2009. One year later the facility is operating at peak potential and the expansion has been a big benefit to occupational safety and production.

Theory of football 100

Back in 1968, I was summarily stripped of my dignity when Ronnie Lancaster held me up against the gym lockers in my first Grade 9 gym class.
Walleye population healthy and growing

Walleye population healthy and growing

Gord Sedgewick, biologist for Saskatchewan Environment provided attendees at the Turtle Lake Watershed Inc. annual general meeting with an interesting and current presentation about the status of the fishery in Turtle Lake.

State of emergency lifted

The City of North Battleford's state of emergency designated was lifted at 3 p.m. Thursday, exactly one week after Mayor Ian Hamilton declared the Local State of Emergency due to flooding.
Beavers battered and beaten in game three

Beavers battered and beaten in game three

There will be no more senior baseball in North Battleford this season. The North Battleford Beavers suffered a 10-0 loss in Meadow Lake Thursday night and were eliminated from the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League.
Travel modes have their pros and cons

Travel modes have their pros and cons

Kilometre after kilometre I've paddled, drove and flown over the past few weeks, exploring old familiar trails and new destinations. The paddling was the hardest physical labour.
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