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Heavy damage to basement

EAST CENTRAL — Despite cool weather April 30 to May 6, many producers have begun seeding operations and many more expect to be in the field this coming week, once conditions improve.

On May 23, a special ceremony attended by the Prime Minister will mark the exoneration of Chief Poundmaker.

MELFORT — The North East SPCA has hired their first shelter manager. Meagan Schmitz will be responsible for operating the Melfort-based Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter, which is scheduled to have its grand opening on Sept. 27. She started on April 29.

TISDALE — The Tisdale RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance after a family’s trampoline was stolen. The theft occurred between 4:30 am and 5 am on May 1 from a residential backyard on 96th Street.

EAST CENTRAL — The members of a merged board of governors that will oversee both Cumberland College and Parkland College has been announced.

Provincial government sees double standards abounding with C-48

The next North Battleford provincial court date for Randall Nicotine is May 23 by closed-circuit TV. The date was agreed to at Nicotine’s latest court appearance Wednesday, also by closed-circuit TV.

Battlefords RCMP has controversial drug detection device

A new group in Battleford hopes to bring some fun downtown. Former mayor Gail Sack was at Town Hall on Monday to speak to town council on behalf of the new Battleford Community Spirit Group.