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March was a frustrating month for those at SGI, who had hoped to see some headway on the issue of cellphone use while driving. Instead, the month saw the most tickets issued yet since the monthly traffic safety spotlights began in 2014.

Despite a cutback from the provincial government, civic taxes in Tisdale are only going up one per cent this year. The town will raise $3.57 million through taxes in 2017, compared to $3.55 million in 2016. Meanwhile, it will only receive $1.

Amek Adler was happy in Poland with his parents, three brothers, and aging grandmother. That was before 1939 and the Nazi invasion of Poland, before he and his family were forced to wear a yellow star for being Jewish.

Member municipalities got an update on the current situation of REACT at the annual general meeting on April 19 at the Humboldt Uniplex.

A government ruling has been made after 12 years of discussion regarding funding for non-Catholic students in separate school divisions.

Not too long ago, Bailie Germs didn’t think much about the Kinistin Education Centre Business Club. “I seriously didn’t see myself even going to more than one meeting,” said Germs, a recent graduate.

The future is bright for the Nipawin Hawks and they got a glimpse at their annual spring camp. “We’re very happy with everything,” said Doug Johnson , the Hawks’ head coach and general manager.

Nipawin will be increasing the amount of dollars it collects from its citizens, as a whole, by 2.2 per cent to fund this year’s budget. The amount it will collect from the general levy will be $4.

The government has reversed a 58 per cent cut – about $400,000 – to the Wapiti Regional Library’s funding. Tony Murphy , the library’s regional director, said they are thrilled with the restoration of funding.

It looks as if the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce could be planning another China trip. At their board meeting Tuesday night the Chamber has agreed to join in a provincial chamber-wide initiative offering a China expedition next year.