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The Humboldt region’s diversity is something to be celebrated. The Humboldt Regional Newcomers Centre’s first Building Communities Recognition Night did just that on Jan. 28 with awards and a performance by the PFE Dance Troupe.

Any historical building is important but it is the stories about it that give the building meaning.

Tartan, haggis, and bagpipes made for a colourful night in Humboldt. Even in the middle of Saskatchewan, Scottish culture was widely celebrated at the second annual Robbie Burns night on Jan. 28.

Despite some recent struggles, things are looking more positive on the financial front for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. They held their annual meeting Tuesday at which time financial statements for 2016 were presented.

Federal and provincial funding has been announced for the new wastewater treatment facility in the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte. A new lagoon is to be constructed serving the RM as well as the village of Paradise Hill and town of St.

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held a meeting Jan. 16. The NSRMHH board appointed Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor for 2017. Dr. Odiegwu and Dr.

The Nipawin Hawks went into their week facing a gauntlet but they came out of it unscathed as they wrapped up a perfect 4-0 week.

After some positive progress of late, the Melfort Mustangs were sent back down to earth last week with a trio of losses. Against Flin Flon The week could not have started out any worse for the Mustangs, as they were blown out 8-2 in Flin Flon on Jan.

Riley Mayer and Bret Stobbs are two of the Carrot River Outback Thunder’s rookies who have learned the ropes of Junior B hockey this season. Both 18-year-old forwards played for the NorthEast Midget AA squad last season.

Gabe Senecal will draw from rural Saskatchewan upbringing during discussions on the Youth Council.