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The Humboldt Soup Kitchen got a much-needed boost right in time for the holiday season. On Dec. 1, students from the Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church made a gracious donation of $482.90 to the soup kitchen. St.

If someone would have told Don Meikle 23 years ago that there would be a human trafficking problem in Saskatchewan, he never would have believed them.

Battlefords RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a 36-year-old woman in North Battleford Tuesday. Police say a call was received of a woman in medical distress in front of a residence on the 100 block of 103rd Street at 9:45 p.m.

Another member of the team at Battlefords Publishing is celebrating some much-deserved recognition. Jessica Woytowich from the sales department was selected as a Glacier Media Group President’s Club award recipient for 2014.

This year when the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre embarked on its creative campaign for their food drive, the Catholic parish of St. Vital in Battleford decided it would add its own brand of creativity and benevolence to the cause.

This time of year roads can become slippery and drivers are likely to encounter extreme winter driving conditions. Here are some tips to consider when travelling this season. Pre-plan your trip.

Don’t drink and drive

The case against former RM of Meota administrator Maryann Germann is before the courts, with the next court appearance set for January. Germann is charged with fraud under s. 380(1) of the Criminal Code.

ONION LAKE — RCMP say an 18-year-old Onion Lake man reported missing Saturday has been found dead. The body of Ethan Dakota Eagle was located at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, according to Onion lake RCMP.

Friday, the City of North Battleford performed a test of its emergency mass notification system, North Battleford Rapid Alert. The test proved successful with a few minor issues identified, the City reports.