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MELFORT — The City of Melfort is searching for a new fire chief and director of protective services, following Jason Everitt giving notice of his departure from the role.

On Friday morning, Oct. 25, it was Battleford’s director of finance, David Gillan, who spoke to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce audience as the Taxes Over Breakfast series shifted to the subject of municipal taxation.

TISDALE — The Tisdale RCMP is making public two alleged telephone scams in order to ensure the public doesn’t fall victim to them. On Oct.

The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the Battleford Industrial School Cemetery as the province’s newest Provincial Heritage Property.

Submitted SGI reminds us the main cause of collisions in winter months is failing to adjust to the changing conditions. It’s important to prepare to see and to be seen. If you cannot see through your windows, you should not drive.

While there are no weather alerts in the area, the highways and roads of the area are described as “winter driving conditions,” so be cautious.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Harvey Plum thought he was dreaming, but a quick pinch convinced him it was real. The Battleford resident was shocked to discover he had won the $2 million Western 649 jackpot on the Saturday, Oct. 19 draw.

Western Development Museum had some Halloween fun this weekend. On Friday, there was a pumpkin carving class from 5 to 7 p.m.

SaskPower and Meadow Lake Tribal Council have signed a power purchase agreement for up to 8 megawatts of biomass power.

UPDATE: The RCMP has apologized for putting out inaccurate information Saturday. The northbound ambulance had two occupants and the southbound truck had four occupants. BACKGROUND:On Oct. 25, around 5 p.m.