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At least one major project for the City of North Battleford is still on track, for now, despite bad provincial budget news.

A murder charge has been laid in connection to the death of an educational assistant in the Wilkie area.

BUH Foundation recently received a donation of $17,133 from two representatives of the local Polish Association Ognisko for the On Air for Healthcare Radiothon being held Friday, May 12.

Early Years Summit

The provincial budget features a one per cent PST increase, removal of fuel exemptions for farmers, a 0.5 per cent income tax decrease, and cuts to items like post-secondary education, libraries and regional parks.

The deficit got bigger and it is not expected to go down very quickly. The federal government’s release of their second budget on March 22 with Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s address in the House of Commons comes with a $28.

It was another packed house for the 32nd annual Humboldt Ducks Unlimited Banquet on March 25. It was all fun and games for wetlands with games, silent and live auctions, and draws.

The 18th annual Mark of Excellence banquet honoured local businesses with 29 businesses up for 10 categories on March 23.

The Nipawin and District Music Festival celebrated their best at the final concert March 28.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 47 matters over the time period Tuesday March 28 2017 6 am to Wednesday March 29 2017 6 am:, including: March 28, 2017 8:41am – complaint of fight in city apartment, still under investigation 9:52am – repor