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The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist has come up as an award winner in several categories at the annual Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association Better Newspapers Competition. Reporters John Cairns and Josh Greschner each earned awards.

Judging by the photos, it seems to be as much fun behind the serving table as lining up for it at the annual Wildlife Federation Smoker. It’s always a full house, as it was April 6. They come from miles around for the meat.

Council notes April 8 meeting

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HUMBOLDT — Humboldt's 12th Avenue from 10th Street to 11th Street is closed to traffic due to water line repairs.

NAICAM — Melfort RCMP are asking for help to identify a man connected with a series of break-ins in Naicam. The break-ins took place on March 28 2019 between 12 am and 3 am.

LANIGAN — The promise of a new mine brought them together. With progress on that mine delayed, the Mid-Sask Municipal Alliance is focused on attracting other economic opportunities.

$300,000 outstanding

TISDALE — Tisdale council has passed their annual budget with a zero per cent increase to property taxes.

EAST CENTRAL — The province is asking for the school division’s input as it develops a new education sector strategic plan. In turn, the Horizon School Division wants to hear from the public.