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GLM Industries LP has become the latest in the long line of operations impacted by the economic woes in the oil patch.

The fire situation continues to be of concern in Saskatchewan, though the situation has seen some signs of improvement.

A four-vehicle collision five kilometres east of Blaine Lake on Highway 40 yesterday sent two people to Shellbrook Hospital with what Blaine Lake RCMP describe as non-life-threatening injuries.

The Shellbrook RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating 22 year old Danielle Nyland. Further investigation has revealed that Danielle attended a social gathering in the east Flats area of Prince Albert in the early hours of June 8.

The rehabilitation of the Central Park fountain was a prominent topic at Monday’s council meeting in North Battleford. Councillors heard from Michael Sutton, who is looking to restore or rebuild the fountain in Central Park near the library.

A decision is expected soon on who will be awarded the tender to demolish the two rundown buildings at 11th Avenue and 102nd Street, also known as the “Pigeon Hotel.

Various sources are confirming to the Battlefords News-Optimist that GLM Industries is closing their Battleford operation. Developing.

North Battleford council has received a request for a donation to the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre’s building fund.

A new site is being added to the Fred Light Museum in Battleford that could be open to the public as early as this fall. It's being established as a legacy to the Anderson family and its woodworking heritage.