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Each day a ship waits in port empty waiting for grain, it charges a financial penalty – the demurrage fee. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants the railways to pay that fee.

Efforts at spring cleaning in the city are ramping up with some news about a couple of events that are upcoming. Scheduled for April 28 is Household Hazardous Waste Day at the city’s Public Works Shop, 11112- 6th Avenue.

The Government of Saskatchewan recently approved a new recycling program for agricultural grain bags.

Wadena’s satellite agriculture ministry office is one of seven closing in the province. No jobs will be lost, as the satellite offices were only used when a producer made an appointment.

City of Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench does not believe in abatement for new businesses. And he said as much at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on March 29.

City staff and council are going forward with a short term lagoon odour control project for the summer of 2018. Many options were discussed with a wide range of costs and impacts.

It was a chance for the Nipawin community to get together to grieve, tell stories and, perhaps, even forgive.

Horizon School Division and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools are coordinating supports for students and staff as they return to school after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6.

Humboldt will have its collective toes a-tapping with the OnStage Dance Competition on April 19-22 at Jubilee Hall.

The 2018-2019 provincial budget delays tax cuts, removes more PST exemptions, and ensures health and education budgets keep up with inflation. There will be a $365 million deficit in 2018-19, with a surplus of $6 million projected in the next year.