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Twins still perfect in NSRBL

It was a busy three days in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League and still the top half remains super tight with Lloydminster Meridian Twins staying perfect.
Twins slide by Beavers

Twins slide by Beavers

The North Battleford Beavers are in the midst of a very difficult stretch in their schedule and Friday night, they met up against the league's only undefeated team.
Movin on up not a smooth ride

Movin on up not a smooth ride

You may have noticed there has been a new byline in the last few editions of the paper.

Battlefords and area sports calendar

JUNE 30 Battlefords Senior Women's Soccer League action has three games scheduled. The Sweetgrass Chicks with Kicks play the Moosimin Ladies at NBCHS at 5:45 p.m. At 7:30 p.m.
Educator's retirement cut short

Educator's retirement cut short

Rod Kalmakoff was less than two weeks away from retirement when he got the call to stay on for another year.
Cheering on the North Stars with Joyce George

Cheering on the North Stars with Joyce George

The Wolves were hungry, but since they chose Stars for their prey they were bound to get burned. I've always wanted to write one of those sports story leads full of clichés, puns and metaphors.

NSRBL Standings

Team Record Runs For Runs Against 1. Lloydminster Meridian Twins 9-0 98 21 2. Wilkie Brewers 7-1 66 32 2. Meadow Lake White Sox 7-1 79 31 4. Lloydminster Junior Redhawks 6-1 55 22 5. Border City Blue Jays 6-2 72 26 6.
What a water deal

What a water deal

Town of Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw met with Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and MLA Tim McMillan, among others to celebrate the start of construction on a $5 million project that is expected to stimulate Battleford's economy and sustain the to
Ladies' League Standings

Ladies' League Standings

The final results and stats haven't all been submitted yet, but the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League standings should look similar to this once the playoffs start Monday.
Four-legged horsepower still the way to go

Four-legged horsepower still the way to go

In one horse open sleigh. That's almost how I spent Saturday afternoon. I actually spent it riding on a two-horse open wagon while taking part in the North West Horses in Harness Cutter Rally.
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