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A man facing arson, uttering threats and firearms charges has been released on electronic monitoring. Kevin Petit was released from custody following a show cause hearing in North Battleford provincial court on July 10.

This photo features 31 blooms on one lady’s slipper bunch, submitted by a News-Optimist reader. The lady’s slipper is a perennial and member of the orchid family that the photographer found out in the countryside. Photo submitted

On Monday, June 17, Holy Family School in North Battleford celebrated the grand opening of their new playground at their annual family barbecue night. The school community council served hotdogs and cake to the many that were in attendance.

MELFORT — All occupants of a van driving down Highway 41 west of Melfort are safe after an fire ignited in the engine compartment. The event took place on Highway 41 west of Melfort on the morning of July 10.

Submitted On Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP July 10 marked one year since Ashley Morin was last seen in North Battleford. She would be 32 years old.

MELFORT — SaskWater has expanded its lease with the City of Melfort, leasing additional space to the southeast of its water treatment plant. This comes after SaskWater received a $5.6 million boost in funding for an $8.

MELFORT — The Melfort Fire Department has started a new initiative – a volunteer junior firefighter program. The program allows youth between the ages of 16 and 18 to join the department.

Two Estevan physicians have had their licences temporarily suspended by the College of Physicians and Surgeons for conduct that was deemed as unprofessional. Dr. Ahmed Belal and his wife, Dr.

HUMBOLDT — Replacement of water mains of Seventh Street between Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue could result in road closures. The work begins on Monday, July 15 and could go for three to four weeks.