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Gardens and yards are flourishing

Crops and gardens are looking healthy at present. It has been impossible until the last few days to work in the garden so the weeds are looking very healthy too. We have been enjoying garden produce including strawberries and raspberries.

Site needed for rare contemporary art

The city galleries are looking for a field with junked cars to act as a canvas to display the art of Tyler Brett. He's this year's featured artist for the fourth edition of the North Battleford Sculpture Symposium, titled Big Things.

Canoeists explore Battle River

Canoeing on the Battle River appears to be a popular recreation. Recently at least two groups have canoed from the Lashburn bridge to the Waseca bridge.

Storm knocks out power for 16 hours

Sunday the sun was shinning with temperatures expected to rise to the mid-20. The last number of days we have experienced heavy rains leaving the ground saturated making it impossible to do field or garden work.

Pitching in to clean up after Mother Nature's wrath

This past week saw Meota and the area around the lake tormented by Mother Nature. On both Monday night and again Tuesday evening she attacked with fury, throwing rain and wind at us.
Smokey the bear at the Library

Smokey the bear at the Library

Smokey the Bear visited the North Battleford Library last week. Before Smokey came out to give all the kids a big bear hug, Walter Matieyshen from wildfire management in Prince Albert told the kids a bit about fire safety.
I CAN Games highlight the possible

I CAN Games highlight the possible

It was a long drive - three hours each way, and about 575 kilometres, but like the Battleford Furniture commercials say, "The difference was worth the drive!" We left home on a Monday morning at about 7 a.m.
Sakicawasihk powwow an enlightening first experience

Sakicawasihk powwow an enlightening first experience

The Annual Sakicawasihk powwow was held last week at the North Battleford Civic Centre. I had the opportunity to attend this cultural marvel and, I have to say, it was a lot to absorb considering I had never experienced anything like it before.

Oh, who will give me a forty-five dollar bi-id?

Thirty-five dollar bid, now who will give me forty dollar?Will you give me forty dollar, make it forty dollar?Oh who will give me a forty dollar bi-id?Got a forty dollar bid, now who will give me forty-five?Will you give me forty-five, make it forty-
Music retreat attracts 60 students

Music retreat attracts 60 students

It's advertised as an intense study in vocal technique and performance for singers, teachers, accompanists and choral conductors, held in a large facility boasting several pianos, halls and stages.
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