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Last week’s legislative session was an abbreviated one due to the statutory holiday and ceremonies on Wednesday marking Remembrance Day. The House sat on Monday and Tuesday before adjourning for the rest of the week.

For the seventh year in a row Operation Red Nose will be active in Saskatchewan, providing safe rides home for people during the holiday season. Operation Red Nose held its official provincial launch in Regina Thursday.

Mayor Malcolm Eaton, along with city councillors and staff were at the Tradeshow on Nov. 7-8 to talk with Humboldt residents about what they want to see for the community. They are looking to update and make changes to the city’s community plan.

Melissa Stockbrugger-Knaus hopes she teaches her 7th grade kids the usual classroom things. But she also hopes she is teaching her kids how to make a difference in the world. The St.

Wrangler Elisa Wilke has been wrangling animals since she was 14 years old. Wilke brought this experience to 2 shows at the Fall Business Showcase and Tradeshow on Nov. 7, showing kids and adults alike all about her reptiles friends.

Downtown/Suburban balance possible A lot of Saskatchewan communities are developing a strong suburban presence in their towns. Unfortunately, downtowns are suffering because of it.

Revitalizing downtown has been an ambitious goal for the the Government of Saskatchewan. Bruce Dawson Manager of the Historic Places Program reported at the Main Street Saskatchewan (MSSP) Conference on Nov.

Saskatchewan Economic Development Conference - Nov. 2-4 The goal was to support resilient communities.

Her name is Sweety and she was abused to the point of needing $3000 worth of care. When Wanda Price of the Humboldt and District SPCA put this four month old puppy’s story out to the Humboldt area, donations started “pouring in”, she says.

Thursday, Nov. 12, an important new film is being screened at the North Battleford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. presented in association with the Treaty 6 Education Council. The film is a 51-minute investigative documentary about the pass system.