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Robert McLane set to head to Hall of Fame

Baseball and farming was the way of life for many in Saskatchewan in the 1960s and one of the best at balancing the farm and ball diamond was Robert McLane. McLane was born and raised in Liberty, and farmed in the district all his life.
Historic battle comes alive

Historic battle comes alive

More than 200 people came out to watch the re-enactment of the Battle of Cut Knife at Poundmaker First Nation on the battle's 125th anniversary Friday.
What a way to start the season

What a way to start the season

Oh Canada! The Roughriders celebrated the July 1 holiday with their own fireworks, coming back from a 21-point third quarter deficit to defeat the Montreal Alouettes 54-51 in double overtime in a Grey Cup rematch at Mosaic Stadium.

Updated sports around the Battlefords by category

BASEBALL North Saskatchewan River Baseball League July 5, 2010: St. Walburg Reds at Midwest Expos at Legion Park 6:30 p.m., North Battleford Beavers at Lloydminster Junior Redhawks at Hospital Park at 6:30 p.m.

Observations on the G20 conference

The vandalism that occurred during the G20 conference in Toronto was appalling. My wife and I lived in Toronto for about 10 years. It's a beautiful city. I literally wept to see the wanton destruction of stores, police vehicles, and more.
Student saves choking friend

Student saves choking friend

The last thing young Brennan Conacher expected to be doing at the farewell party was choking on a potato chip. The Grade 3 student had just picked up some empty paper cups to hold the frogs he and some friends were about to catch.
The hard court season comes to an end

The hard court season comes to an end

This column is coming in a little after the fact because a backload of other sports, but better late then never.
Ladies' fastball league playoffs underway

Ladies' fastball league playoffs underway

All seven teams in the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League were in action Monday night at the Flats as the league playoffs began.
Saskatchewan hockey player looking for a hero

Saskatchewan hockey player looking for a hero

Everyone has had the "it's a small world" experience - you know someone, who has a relative, who has a friend and they have an amazing story or need your help or you meet a friend's former teammate's sister.
Historic church celebrates 100th anniversary

Historic church celebrates 100th anniversary

A century ago brave pioneers from Oklahoma left the land they knew and were suffering in to seek out a better life on the Canadian prairies.
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