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Summer brings visitors

We are pleased to know Vic Hult is now home following some time spent in Battlefords Union Hospital. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Vic.
Royal parade puts on a great show

Royal parade puts on a great show

Everyone loves a parade, and Battleford's annual event, that had a royal theme this year, drew out the crowds on a perfect summer evening Friday. The Town of Battleford Recreation Department has released the winners of this year's parade categories.

Humidity raises the heat factor

Variable weather conditions have greeted us lately. The high humidity has made the weather seem hotter than the registered temperature. The frequent rains lately have kept everything growing quickly, including the weeds. Sunday, July 29, St.

Celebration of excellence held at NCS

Neilburg Composite School students in the elementary grades were honoured and celebrated for excellence at an event held in the school gym, June 27. The afternoon program was led by vice-principal Brenda Gross as the master of ceremonies.
My day riding the transit system

My day riding the transit system

On July 11 I did my most unusual Exploit into the Unknown yet: I rode the city bus. What, riding the bus is not unusual? It was unusual in this case, because this was the first time I rode the bus in the Battlefords since moving here four years ago.
Headline act for BridgeFest announced

Headline act for BridgeFest announced

The BridgeFestcommittee made two major announcements Monday: the headline act at BridgeFestwill be Big Wreck and Innovation Credit Union will be the event sponsor.
An ocean of lilies

An ocean of lilies

Jackie Mitchell and her daughter Jordan are no strangers to gardening. With their family, they run Battle River Berries, a popular place to pick berries and cherries.

Junior golfer scores another national berth

Several years ago, local golfers touted the talent of area youth golfer, Justin Wood, stating his potential for greatness. It seems he has nowhere to go but up.
Grant supports work on performance culture

Grant supports work on performance culture

Cree theatre director, playwright, essayist and writer Floyd Favel has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Saskatchewan Arts Board to compile a series of essays on his research into native performance culture.
Summer activities for children

Summer activities for children

The Borden library summer activity program for children aged 5 - 12 years started July 12 with Kandice Walker as the co-ordinator in charge of the program with teen helpers Graham Sargent and Nikita Pascoe.
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