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The biggest issue this week at the Gerald Stanley preliminary hearing has turned out to be the level of security at the North Battleford Provincial Court.

It was a time to reflect on 2016 with the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on March 30. Compared to 2015, revenue for the Chamber has dropped by $21,500 in 2016, according to the financial statement.

The Nipawin Heritage Society will be lending its support to have a two hectare parcel of land, which borders Codette Lake, declared a provincial heritage property.

KidSport Battlefords granted $80,322.69 in 2016 to ensure no kid was left on the sidelines, according to a press release. In 2016, KidSport Battlefords assisted 944 kids to participate in community sport programs.

Following the Sask. Party government’s 2017 budget announcement that has left many, including North Battleford council and administration, reeling.

As the Conservative leadership race enters its home stretch, several candidates made their way to Battlefords-Lloydminster constituency last Thursday night. The riding hosted a leadership candidates’ forum at the Wild Rose Pavilion in Lloydminster.

The federal Conservative leadership race has entered its final phase heading into the May 27 vote. With two months to go, the race remains as crowded as ever, with campaign efforts still at a hot pace.

The Royal Canadian Legion was packed for an Arts Humboldt concert on March 31 featuring Neil Currie and Terry Hoknes as Billy Joel and Elton John.

Representatives from along HWY 5 met with the Department of Highways at a meeting in Bruno on March 28 to discuss Phase 1 of passing lane construction on the highway.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 59 calls for service during the period of 6 a.m. Monday, April 3 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 4 including the following: Monday, April 3 10:15 a.m.