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RCMP presence handy to collision

RCMP presence handy to collision

A collision occurred on 22nd Street in Battleford today in front of the Baseball Hall of Museum, which is next door to the Court of Queen's Bench building. Police were conveniently handy to deal with the occurance.
Jury begins deliberation, manslaughter an option

Jury begins deliberation, manslaughter an option

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Seven million raised from Bell Let’s Talk Day

Seven million raised from Bell Let’s Talk Day

Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 31 raised nearly $7 million for mental health initiatives across the country. “From midnight in St.
Street closures: Feb. 8, 2018

Street closures: Feb. 8, 2018

A word from the City: Southbound lanes of 11th Ave. from 100 St. will be closed for traffic pole replacement from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Signage will be posted within area to direct traffic flow.
Mustangs trample Terriers

Mustangs trample Terriers

Despite being shorthanded, the Melfort Mustangs made quick work of the visiting Yorkton Terriers as the home side picked up a 5-2 win.
Effort to improve number of Grade 3s at reading level flatlines

Effort to improve number of Grade 3s at reading level flatlines

After two great leaps, an effort to ensure Grade 3 students are reading at grade level has stalled somewhat. In 2014, 48.5 per cent of Grade 3 students in the North East School Division were reading at grade level. In 2015, that leapt up to 64.
City passes balanced budget in 2018

City passes balanced budget in 2018

Humboldt can expect a two per cent increase on their property tax bills. With the passing of the 2018 budget at the meeting on Jan.
Coalition raising money for next sponsorship

Coalition raising money for next sponsorship

The past three years has meant a lot to the Humboldt Area Refugee Coalition. And they continued their efforts with their third annual Refugee Coalition concert on Feb. 3 at the Community Gathering Place.
NWT commissions new grain dryer

NWT commissions new grain dryer

Submitted The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) has announced the construction and commissioning of a new high-capacity grain dryer at its Unity location is complete. The new dryer – manufactured by Chief Industries Inc.
Demand for pulse food products might help offset Indian duties

Demand for pulse food products might help offset Indian duties

The Canadian pulse industry has been hit hard with new tariffs in its largest market, India, but it believes that encouraging more pulse flour in food products could help offset that.
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