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Provincial president attends meeting

The monthly St. Walburg Royal Purple meeting was held Oct. 13. The hall looked very welcoming with Thanksgiving decorations to brighten things up. Thanks, Terry. There were many compliments. Eighteen members signed the roll call book.

Fine fall weather letting farmers complete jobs in the fields

We can only hope the fine weather we have been experiencing the last few days will extend for a while.
The home front in 1914

The home front in 1914

Much has been written, and rightly so, about the soldiers, who went to war in 1914, were injured, and made the ultimate sacrifice so we may enjoy freedom.
Organization dedicated to preserving history

Organization dedicated to preserving history

The Battlefords North West Historical Society is marking it's 90th anniversary this year. The organization, dedicated to saving the source of history and honouring the pioneer, has submitted this article. In The Beginning. From J.H.
Inez Nordstrom: 'My heart is still in North Battleford'

Inez Nordstrom: 'My heart is still in North Battleford'

Inez Nordstrom was a reporter working out of the offices of the News-Optimist from 1968 until 1987. Even after she retired, she continued to write a column from her home well into the 1990s.
Mother daughter exhibition on at Chapel Gallery

Mother daughter exhibition on at Chapel Gallery

Until Nov. 1, local artist and art instructor Rosemarie Stadnyk is exhibiting her acrylic and multi medium paintings alongside her daughter Melanie Rudy's quilts and paintings at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.
Retirement is not in Vera Halter's vocabulary

Retirement is not in Vera Halter's vocabulary

The side of Vera Halter"s desk is decorated with beautifully coloured notes and cards, each from the kids who came to visit her at the Landis Library over the summer holidays. One, has a big heart with the words, "I love you Mrs.
881 entries, adult and youth, in 2014 fall fair

881 entries, adult and youth, in 2014 fall fair

Hoping everyone got their fill of turkey and family time over the Thanksgiving weekend. We're starting to see the Halloween decorations popping up around town, evidence that October is clipping right along.
Marketing that puts community first

Marketing that puts community first

It's a paradox. There are a lot of organizations out there whose main goal is not to get bigger and richer. As nice as bigger and richer might be, these organizations instead are purpose-driven.
Beauty in the colours and patterns

Beauty in the colours and patterns

Oct. 2, members of the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild met at the Don Ross craft room at 1 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The meeting gives the members an opportunity to display monthly projects, share ideas and learn new things.
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