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MELFORT — The Mustangs have acquired 1999 forward Chase Anderson in a three team trade. “We’re really excited to add Anderson to the Mustangs this year.

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships have been awarded to 100 graduating high school students in 72 communities across the province this year, including several from the Northwest.

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PAKWAW LAKE — A Pakwaw Lake resident won $1 million in the June 8 Lotto Max draw. Carlton Bear was shocked when he discovered he’d won a million dollars. He purchased his Lotto Max ticket at Downtown Esso, located at 2005 Albert Street in Regina.

The Town of Battleford is expecting another colourful parade this year. Parade entry forms are available on the Town’s website. The town’s 35th annual parade will take place Aug. 10 and will start and finish at St. Vital School.

The matters regarding the Husky oil spill in July 2016 have been adjourned to the fall. Counsel for Husky and federal and provincial crowns phoned into Saskatchewan provincial court in Lloydminster at 10 a.m.

It was a tearful surprise for the Humboldt Collegiate as they said goodbye to teacher Roland Daum during the academic awards assembly on June 12.

NIPAWIN — Economic opportunity and rural crime were high on the Saskatchewan Party’s mind as their 46 MLAs met for a caucus retreat in Nipawin.

Photos can be a great way to capture memories or things in life that are important, and Humboldt Collegiate Institute’s (HCI) Photo 30 class brought that to life with their exhibit ‘My Life’.

NORTHEAST — The North East School Division is going to tap into its reserves for a third year to keep cuts away from the classrooms. On a cash basis, the division will be in a $2.4 million deficit before it taps into its accumulated surplus.