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North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater called for reconciliation at the opening of Monday’s council meeting in the wake of the not guilty verdict in the Gerald Stanley murder trial in Battleford.

The teams have been announced. The sponsors have been secured. The Tisdale Community Curling Club is ready to host the Affinity Senior Curling Provincial Championships.

It was something that has been in the back of Dr. David Guilbault’s mind for the last year. However, a medical emergency made retirement an early reality for the Humboldt based optometrist. Guilbault, with partner Dr.

The balls were rolling and the toes were twinkling at the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Humboldt and Area. Bowl for Kids Sake is BBBS Humboldt’s biggest annual fundraiser, which ran from Feb. 5-11 at Kemway Lanes.

Alexander Calkins was in attendance at the Feb. 12 council meeting to discuss his new marijuana growth operation proposed for 1720 3rd Avenue.

Youzwa Farms, Family Bakery, Bank of Montreal and Murray Dunn GM award recipients

After some disagreement among councilors, Battleford town council approved “the establishment of a cannabis retail outlet per federal and provincial guidelines.” Councillors Kevin Russell, Doug Laing, and Judy Pruden voted in favour of the decision.

On Feb. 9, the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a farm shop, south of the town of Macklin. Approximately $1,000 worth of tools were stolen. The break-in would have occurred sometime overnight between Feb.

The Melfort New Democrats have officially opened their campaign office, but for candidate Lorne Schroeder , what’s interesting is what he’s finding out on the streets.

Melfort will increase the amount of tax dollars it collects by 3.14 per cent to pay for this year’s budget. The budget was passed at a council meeting Feb. 12.