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Former Minister of Indian Affairs earned rare Honourary Chief recognition for his support of First Nation

On Oct. 1, the Unity Chamber of Commerce hosted an all candidates forum to give the public an opportunity to hear platforms and pose questions to candidates regarding the upcoming federal election taking place Oct. 21.

Election activities are in full swing in Battlefords-Lloydminster as Marcella Pedersen has now officially opened her NDP campaign office. The campaign office is located at 1462 - 100th Street.

“I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement I'm getting concerning my speaking out on the deplorable state of seniors housing here in the Battlefords,” says Valleyview Towers II tenant Natalie Berrecloth.

EAST CENTRAL — Construction is underway for the intersection of Highway 335 and 35 including new rumble strips, shoulder widening and access to a roadside memorial.

The long-awaited new addition to the Battlefords Handi-Bus fleet has arrived. Bus #61 was unveiled Friday morning, Oct 11, at the CUplex at a media event organized by city officials.

Adjournments for two suspects Friday

HUMBOLDT — Thirteen Humboldt firefighters responded to a large car fire in the Northview Manor parking lot. The Humboldt Fire Department attended the scene at 1 a.m. on Oct. 11.

A monument with a plaque recognizing the role bush planes played in Canada’s residential school system was unveiled at Lions Park overlooking the Burntwood River in Thompson Oct.

An arrest has been made in connection to an Oct 9 armed robbery incident near 110th St. and Diefenbaker Drive. On Oct. 10, police arrested 29-year-old David Ernest Soonias of Moosomin First Nation.