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The transition towards making Gronlid Central School from a K to Grade 12 to a K to Grade 8 school has begun. The North East School Division’s board of education talked about the process at its Dec.

The election of four new councillors, the first use of an infrastructure fund, and progress in building a new health facility were among the highlights of 2016 for Melfort’s mayor. Rick Lang was re-elected as mayor in the Oct. 27 election.

A large blue recycling bin set up near the tourism information booth in Carrot River is being misused. “The idea was that it would be mostly used by the R.M.

After a letter from a concerned resident raised the issue, the Town of Carrot River will be testing its air quality. In a letter to council, Clarence Hendrickson asked if the air quality could be assessed. This was discussed at a regular meeting Dec.

Results are in for the elections to the board of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. A total of 12 individuals have been elected to two-year terms and there was a tie for a one-year term position to replace a board member who had resigned.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 60 calls for service from 6 a.m., Jan. 5 to 6 a.m., Jan. 6. including the following: Thursday, Jan. 5 6:03 a.m.

The move by the province towards consolidating the 12 regional health authorities into one province-wide authority has drawn fire from the opposition, as well as the unions. The province announced the move Wednesday.

Saskatchewan will be doing away with regional health authorities in favour of one single health authority across the province.

The City of Melfort will guarantee a $500,000 loan for the North East SPCA for their new animal shelter. If all goes as planned, the city will not have to pay any of the money.

The City of Melfort is still looking for uses for the Historic Post Office. When they spoke at the Dec. 12 council meeting, the Melfort Legion was concerned that allowing the facility to be rented would hurt rentals at their hall. Coun.