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Feeding cheetahs and walking with elephants

Feeding cheetahs and walking with elephants

Krista Dawn Gray was in Africa for a volunteer project at a cheetah conservation centre. She was there for two weeks and helped rebuild some of the enclosures and got to feed cheetahs. The next two weeks she travelled to Mozambique and Swaziland.
Pearsall bequest to make boat launch a 'destination'

Pearsall bequest to make boat launch a 'destination'

Vic Pearsall would be pleased. When the 60-plus year Cochin entrepreneur passed away in 2011 at the age of 96, the bulk of his estate was willed to charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
ATV mishap proves fatal

ATV mishap proves fatal

On Aug. 1 at approximately 9:30 p.m., George Cunningham of Paynton was involved in a single vehicle accident on his quad. The efforts of many including Paynton's first responders, EMS and hospital staff was not enough to repair the damage.
WDM the place to be

WDM the place to be

For those in the Battlefords who celebrate the return of Those Were The Days, the countdown is on. The North Battleford Western Development Museum invites all ages to step into the past Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.
Father Ben Hermann, OM.: A big man who cast a large shadow

Father Ben Hermann, OM.: A big man who cast a large shadow

Bernard Michael Hermann was born on Oct 21, 1922 to Bernard and Anna Marie Hermann in Odessa. He was born into a large family of 11 children.
Excellence on display at Chapel Gallery

Excellence on display at Chapel Gallery

Until Aug. 18, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford is hosting a show of some of the best and innovative works of craft art to be produced in western Canada.
Boys and Girls Club praised for excellence

Boys and Girls Club praised for excellence

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has announced Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) as the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Health Promotion.
Over 500 turn out for the Annual Threshing Day at Borden

Over 500 turn out for the Annual Threshing Day at Borden

Due to the many willing volunteers, Borden's annual Threshing Day Sept. 28 was again a very successful event, with over 500 at the site to watch the different horse-drawn events and the threshing.
Elaine Ducharme Rensby - An artful life

Elaine Ducharme Rensby - An artful life

As a student in a rural school in the 1940s, she liked art. Her teacher noticed and, years later, the teacher convinced the student she could paint huge murals.
Centennial celebration coming up, 600 coming for supper

Centennial celebration coming up, 600 coming for supper

Radisson's centennial is being celebrated Aug. 9, 10 and 11. Registration, lunch, get acquainted cocktails and a banquet take place in the curling rink from 1 - 8 p.m. Aug. 9. There are close to 600 registered for the supper. Then from 8 p.m. - 12 a.
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