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Out at Fort Battleford, Indigenous Peoples Day began with a pipe ceremony, followed by entertainment for children, storytelling, wagon rides and free hot dogs at lunch time. Guest speakers were on hand followed by a cannon firing.

The National Film Board of Canada recently announced the North Battleford screenings of its co-production, nîpawistamâsowin - We Will Stand Up.

EAST CENTRAL — Environment Canada is warning that conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds in most of east central Saskatchewan. The exception is the area around Porcupine Plain and Hudson Bay.

HUMBOLDT — After delays related to permits, the quonset located beside division’s central office will be moved by the end of the month.

The National Indigenous Day celebration in downtown North Battleford was more than pancakes on Friday, as seven local governments signed a regional co-operative framework.

BRUNO — Bruno’s artificial ice project has raised around $350,000, and should be able to provide town’s rink with artificial ice for the start of this year’s hockey season in November.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada has partnered with Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride 4mg) Nasal Spray manufacturers, Adapt Pharma Canada, in the fight against the devastating fallout of Canada’s opioid crisis.

CARROT RIVER — Carrot River council is debating the benefits of adding a sidewalk to Third Avenue as part of a paving project on that street.

Battleford taxpayers could see an infrastructure levyies if town council approves them at a future council meeting.

HUMBOLDT — A flag raising ceremony in front of the Horizon School Division’s central office aimed to promote reconciliation between the division and Indigenous people.