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Windstorm wreaks havoc in Northwest

Damage from the windstorm that passed through this area on Thursday is being cleaned up, as the town workman goes about picking up branches and miscellaneous items that have left home and are lost.

Students busy with a variety of sports

It is hard to believe it is the middle of January. The hours of sunlight are slowly increasing and we have had a few pleasant days. The elementary students have been building forts outside. They were very thankful when Mr.
Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure during flu season

Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure during flu season

Twelve years ago it was a very cold day and a very tense one but, thanks to doctors and nurses both in Unity and RUH, we were blessed with a seven pound boy who scrapped his way through some early difficulties to wear the ever-present giant grin we g

Museum to celebrate 25th year

The first 2014 meeting of the Maidstone Museum was held at the Maidstone Seniors' Centre Jan. 20 with president Mae Hinde presiding. Minutes from the last meeting were complied and read by Dorothy Schwartz.

Deepfreeze reprieve brings big wind

The reprieve from the extreme cold weather we experienced was enjoyed by all. However along with the milder temperatures were strong winds Wednesday that were nearing 100 kilometres per hour.
Bright sun inspires artists

Bright sun inspires artists

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

Cold weather nixes card session

Cards were cancelled at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Jan. 6 because of the extremely cold weather. Bingo was played Jan. 8 with a good turnout. Volunteer callers were Bev Stewart and Jean Hartman. Tillie Linkert provided lunch.
Members explore new perspectives

Members explore new perspectives

The Battlefords Photo Club held their monthly meeting Jan. 7. The club critiqued the monthly photo challenge entries for "winter backlit silhouettes" with Brian Beaubien's Magical Shadow Waltz being chosen as the winner.
Starycki family give back, make Christmas brighter for others

Starycki family give back, make Christmas brighter for others

This article about young Nate is a little late but still worth reading. It was sent in by Jackie Caldwell. Nate Starycki was born with gastroschisis Feb. 3, 2008. He spent most of his first few years of life in the hospital.
213 riders turn out for BCCPC snowmobile rally

213 riders turn out for BCCPC snowmobile rally

Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee held their third annual snowmobile rally, Jan. 18, with 213 riders registered who went on the 80-mile trail or the 55-mile trail. Free hotdogs and hot chocolate were served at the halfway checkpoint.
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