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NORTHEAST — The divorce between the Wapiti Regional Library and Prince Albert’s John M. Cuelenaere Public Library has been finalized.

Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, spoke on budget day about K-12 funding. According to an STF release, Maze acknowledged Premier Scott Moe made good on his promise to reinstate $30 million in education funding.

Council bids farewell to city manager

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said over a phone-in conference for media two weeks ago he’s pleased with the 2017-18 provincial budget and “the numbers are moving in the right direction.

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said two weeks ago the new Saskatchewan Hospital is 90 per cent complete, adding remaining work is in the finishing stages.

NIPAWIN — When the buzzer reached zero, confirming the Nipawin Hawks’ victory in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final, team captain Carter Doerksen said he was so excited.

TISDALE — Three Tisdale Trojans will be competing at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Forward Andrew Hawes and goaltenders Roddy Ross and Tanner Martin have been selected to play for Team Saskatchewan.

Guilty pleas have been entered in connection with a Jan. 5 shooting incident in North Battleford.

An individual facing a host of drug charges in North Battleford provincial court has died.

A 64-year-old man arrested April 20 appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday morning facing firearms and other charges. James Ebach appeared before Judge Bruce Bauer on several weapons-related charges.