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HUMBOLDT — A familiar scene to Humboldt Broncos fans was included in Governor General Julie Payette's Canada Day address. Near the end of the video with her adress, Payette stood in one of the boxes at the Elgar Petersen Arena.

Gutters Bowling and Game Centre in North Battleford has announced it plans to reopen July 16. A post on their Facebook site says there will be more information available next week.

Transcript of the video message from the Governor General to mark Canada Day: Hello everyone. Atelihai. Wherever you are in our great country, greetings to you all.

EAST CENTRAL — A rematch is coming to the Melfort constituency this fall. Local New Democrats have once again selected Lorne Schroeder, a LeRoy area organic beef farmer, to represent them in the upcoming provincial election.

HUMBOLDT — The City is asking residents to stay off the streets due to flooding to avoid additional property damage.

Water levels are rising in rivers, lakes and creeks in Jasper National Park, and Parks Canada is emphasizing the importance of water safety as conditions create new hazards.

Getting one’s driver’s licence at the age of 16 has long been a rite of passage for Saskatchewan’s youth, especially since much of the province is so reliant on having your own vehicle due to limited public transportation.

The city of North Battleford has announced that the Co-op Aquatic Centre will re-open on Aug. 5. This news comes after the announcement by the province that indoor pools can re-open as of July 6 as part of Phase Four of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.

A warrant for the arrest of a man charged in connection to a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot, was issued June 30. Kurt Miller, 39, failed to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court June 30.

Getting one’s driver’s licence at the age of 16 has long been a rite of passage for Saskatchewan’s youth, especially since much of the province is so reliant on having your own vehicle due to limited public transportation.