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Sharks hand out hardware after two losses

Sharks hand out hardware after two losses

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have one game remaining in the regular season, an exhibition game and then playoffs, but that didn't stop them from celebrating as team Sunday at their annual year end awards banquet.
Snappy new twist to a classic tale

Snappy new twist to a classic tale

Talent and tunes took an old tale and served it with it a twist. Division II students at Ratushniak Elementary School presented The Rockin' Tale of Snow White by Barbara Lennon and Bill Francoeur Feb. 9 and 10.

Tea held for departing resident

Milt and Lil McMillan entertained their niece Bernadette Bevington of Lloydminster and her mother Mary Lundell. They enjoyed a visit and a good game of cards. We're sorry to say Marilyn Smith is still in hospital.
Canadian teams will be ready to deal

Canadian teams will be ready to deal

The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, but already some moves have started and the Maple Leafs are right in the thick of things.

Taxpayers tapped out

While far from scientific, our website poll has turned up some interesting results when Credit Union CUPlex issues are the subject. A recent poll asked if the field house should be scrapped from the plans.

Snowmobiling tragedy

A 51-year-old man died Friday in a snowmobiling accident near Maidstone Maidstone RCMP say David Stewart died when his machine struck and oilfield containment berm around 5:30 p.m.
Local connection to the Oscars

Local connection to the Oscars

What would you say if you found out your brother was up for an Oscar? That is the situation David Dutton, partner at First Rate Financial in North Battleford, finds himself in as his brother, animator Paul Dutton, sees a film he contributed to nomina

Water Doves in synch

Often during the Saskatchewan winters the only thought of water is the frozen variety in the hockey and curling arenas, but a handful of locals were in the pool and enjoying the water in Saskatoon in January.

Local priest passes

"The most important step of any pilgrimage is the leave-taking," Father Leo Mann once said. After nearly 50 years in religious life, most of them spent in the Battlefords, a well-known and well-loved priest has died. He died Feb.
North Stars split in Flin Flon

North Stars split in Flin Flon

The weekend didn't start out well for the Battlefords North Stars, but they did win the second of two games in Flin Flon setting up a head-to-head Bauer Conference survivor series matchup in just over a week.
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