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Spreading smiles in far away lands

Spreading smiles in far away lands

The Christmas season may be long over, but the spirit of giving continues. Earlier this month the Maidstone Baptist Church was contacted by a volunteer with the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child program.
Communities concentrate on flood preparedness

Communities concentrate on flood preparedness

The Rural Municipality of Blaine Lake hosted a flood preparedness meeting March 4 at the Blaine Lake Curling Rink. The surrounding municipalities, villages and First Nations were in attendance to recognize the potential for flooding this spring.

City talks money

The City of North Battleford's 2011 general operating budget, if approved, would see an 8.49 per cent increase in taxes. Of the increase, 6.04 per cent represents an increase to the Recreation Culture Capital Facilities levy.

Angling for top awards

Redberry Wildlife Federation held its annual banquet and awards night March 12 in Blaine Lake with over 160 in attendance. The annual event recognizes those members who achieved success in hunting and angling in 2010.

795 head sold

Spiritwood Stockyards handled 795 head March 9. Steers weighing 300 to 400 pounds had a high price of $1.73 with an average of $1.54; 400 to 500 had a high price of $1.78 with an average of $1.67; 500 to 600 had a high price of $1.
Tours of new health complex to take place prior to move

Tours of new health complex to take place prior to move

As the Humboldt District Health Complex (HDHC) gets ever nearer to completion, a massive grand-opening and an even larger move is in the final planning stages.

Rescue tools get a workout

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services personnel put their rescue equipment to work at two recent crashes in the city. Monday, extraction was required when two vehicles collided at the intersection of 100th Street and Territorial Drive.

Museum meeting draws 32 delegates

The spring meeting of the Northwest Museums Association was hosted by members of the Rabbit Lake Museum May 3. Members were welcomed by Ruth Hrynewich at the seniors' centre.

PA Parkland sews up surgical goals

The Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority board of directors received a report about the region's efforts to meet surgical wait time and volume targets at its regular board meeting March 9 in Prince Albert. Dr.
Victorious vaginas

Victorious vaginas

The first presentation of the Vagina Monologues in the Battlefords raised $5,600 in two performances.
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