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School and sports are getting underway

School and sports are getting underway

School is back in session and the fall routine is beginning to fall into place once more. The Manitou Youth Soccer Association began with registration and their first practice Sept. 9.
Workshops planned

Workshops planned

Battlefords Art Club members held a short meeting on their lunch break Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre. Discussions were mainly about getting workshops with various art instructors. Jan Layh will conduct a workshop here Nov. 8 and 9.
More than 70 attends Thistledale district union

More than 70 attends Thistledale district union

Over 70 second, third and fourth generation descendants (aged three weeks to over 70) of Christian and Carrie Pederson, who farmed in the Thistledale district east of Borden from 1933 to the 1950s, gathered for a reunion over the Labour Day weekend a
Scouting using nature as a classroom

Scouting using nature as a classroom

August brought to a close another fantastic year for the 2nd North Battleford Scouting Group. "It was an incredible year," states Lana Abrahamson, who's been with the group for 13 years.
Upcoming book brings journalist back to Battlefords

Upcoming book brings journalist back to Battlefords

A long-time journalist returned to North Battleford recently with news that she has signed a book deal. Earlier this year Elinor Florence signed a contract with Dundurn Press of Toronto for her book, Bird's Eye View.
Class of '58 celebrates 55 years

Class of '58 celebrates 55 years

The reunions for the Class of '58 are getting closer and closer together. "That's because we're getting older!" say organizers Sharon Bradburn and Don Backus who got together with fellow graduates of North Battleford Collegiate Institute this summer.
Dressage clinic works to create 'horse ballet'

Dressage clinic works to create 'horse ballet'

HMR Sport Horse Club hosted a dressage clinic at Hidden Meadows Ranch near North Battleford Aug 3 and 4 D.J. Cairns from Grayson was the instructor.
Music icon tours in October

Music icon tours in October

Regina born Colin James has come a long way since his self- titled debut album in 1988. Since that time he has amassed numerous awards and a string of hits that has propelled James to icon status category in Canada.
Dr. J. Hamelin: An extraordinary citizen who helped lay the foundations for the city of North Battleford

Dr. J. Hamelin: An extraordinary citizen who helped lay the foundations for the city of North Battleford

Jules J. Hamelin was born in 1883 to Olivier and Eleanore (Martin) at St. Polycarpe, Que., which was located 40 miles southwest of Montreal. He and his four brothers and three sisters grew up on a 100-acre farm.
Get happier, smarter

Get happier, smarter

The community is swinging into the fall season with a variety of events. Starting with something for the youngsters, there is a Kids' Lego Club Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the North Battleford Library from 4 to 5 p.m. It's for kids aged six to 12.
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