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MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone RCMP is reporting a week with 125 occurrences between March 27 and April 2. Some of the most common calls received were related to traffic collisions, mischief and break and enter.

The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the Good Shepherd Community Church on March 16. The 2015 campaign grossed $12,445. There were 79 contributors and the average donation was $157.

DS: It seems as though the North Stars are getting healthy at the right moments. Getting Dustin Gorgi back was big, but now having a healthy Reed Delainey back in the lineup for a full round must be a morale boost for your locker room.

North Battleford Fire Department is reporting a sharps pickup at the 9800 block of 21st Avenue. Six needles were located and disposed of by NBFD around 10:04 a.m.

Once again, local residents are being targeted by a common phone scam, just in time for tax season.

Since the Walking With Our Sisters memorial exhibition closed in early February, the Chapel Gallery has been mostly closed for repairs.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-883-4432.

From April 5 to April 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15th Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Street will be closed as workers replace a valve on gas main.