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The Nipawin Chamber of Commerce wants to know how people feel about carbon tax. More specifically, the Chamber would like to hear from its members.

This tax season, before you decide to have yours filed by a professional, Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is providing free low-income tax clinics for the community.

The Greenwater RCMP are asking for help in solving a break and enter at the Yellow Quill First Nation. A large number of woodworking tools and accessories was stolen from a Yellow Quill residence during the night on Feb. 27.

SGI is letting people know distracted driving will be a particular focus of enforcement efforts in March.

At the end of last year, #TransformSK held open consultations with Battlefords and area residents to discuss issues facing Saskatchewan.

Trade issues were front and centre in a meeting between Battlefords-Lloydminster Member of Parliament Gerry Ritz and the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

It will continue to be business as usual for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, despite the amalgamation happening with the health authorities.

From the entertaining to the educational, here are two farmer-run Twitter accounts to follow. @dailydairydiary Cam Houle , known on Twitter as @dailydairydiary, shows the highs and lows of dairy farming with self-deprecation and humour.

The Mission Club of North Battleford set off to Ecuador on Feb. 17 to help build a school in the village of Cruz Chicta. The school was not the only thing built during the 10 days the team was in Ecuador.

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