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More kids get to go to camp because of the Saskatchewan Auto Dealers Association (SADA) and their $30,000 donation to Camp Easter Seal during their annual Board of Directors meeting. SADA donates annually to Camp Easter Seal.

Humboldt is going to nationals for bowling after Dylan Manderscheid, who bowls at Kemway Lanes in Humboldt, lead his team of five mixed bowlers to the gold medal at the 2015 five-pin Youth Bowling Challenge held in Saskatoon on Dec. 6.

The Humboldt Christmas Cheer Hamper is about to get a boost right before Christmas. On Dec. 23, the Community Gathering Place is hosting a concert benefiting the hamper program.

Battleford town councilor Gordon Yarde was challenged to sing Jingle Bells at the close of Monday evening’s last council meeting of the year – and he seemed happy to oblige.

The folks at Loraas Environmental Services North Battleford did their part to bring Christmas cheer to families in need this holiday season. They partnered with businesses throughout the city to collect food and donations for the Empty Stocking Fund.

RCMP have arrested three Onion Lake Cree Nation men as suspects in a shooting on the First Nation Dec. 6.

The City of North Battleford has once again received a Municipal Police Grant from the province of Saskatchewan in the amount of $770,000. This goes towards targeted policing initiatives and is similar to past amounts from the province.

A North Battleford man has been fined for failing to file personal tax returns. The Canada Revenue Agency announced Gerald Belyk, age 56, pleaded guilty to the charge of failure to file personal income tax returns for 2012 and 2013.

It has been an active few days for the Empty Stocking Fund in their final push towards filling up hampers for families in need this Christmas season.

A major anniversary milestone is coming for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Dec. 29 marks the 110th anniversary of the formation of the organization.