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The Husky oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River is a mess. Period.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, told me when he called the other day that last week he felt uncomfortable. He had not been in ill health, but he received some criticism that he wasn’t expecting, and it left a bite mark that was slow to heal.

Local classical musician Cole Knutson and pianist Jaya Hoy will be performing a recital at Third Avenue Church on Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m.

In a special teleconference meeting Monday, Prairie North Regional Health Authority board members, some on holidays, approved a balanced budget for 2016-17 with "next to no new money," as described by CEO David Fan.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: On Call Volunteers – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville.

Submitted Three birds were found by Matrix Solutions (hired by Husky) Saturday around 2:30 p.m. and taken to a volunteer for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Services of Saskatchewan by the Ministry of the Environment.

North Battleford, Prince Albert – A 16-inch pipeline on the Husky gathering system for northwest Saskatchewan leaked Wednesday, July 20, spilling approximately 200 to 250 cubic metres (1,258 to 1,572 barrels) of heavy oil and diluent.

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After being one of the major fundraisers for the team for the last two decades, the Battlefords North Stars have decided to cancel the Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby for 2017.

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