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Summer is on the wane and few things can beat the pleasure and relaxation of a day with the old rod and reel. The province has an estimated 94,000 lakes, of which approximately 50,000 contain fish.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] Due to the most unfortunate timing, teachers at St. Dominic Catholic elementary school were forced to deal with furry little pests right before school opened.

Nominations are now in, and already much of the suspense has been lifted from the 21st annual BBEX Awards. The recipient of Business of the Year for 2014 is Nutec Embroidery Ltd., operating as Nutec Embroidery Arrow Trophies Signs of the Times.

by Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Writer [email protected] Humboldt city council looked at the results of a poll to decide which recreational facilities should be a priority for the city.

Concerns about roads and walkways, mainly in the city's north end and along Territorial Drive, were among the main topics discussed at Monday's city council meeting in North Battleford. Two councillors raised issues about Territorial Drive.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] It's been three months since Triskeles Cafe opened and so far it seems to be a success. "This just seemed to fit Humboldt so well," said Jonathon Lee, one of the co-owners.

It was a quiet day for the Battlefords RCMP detachment between 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Turtleford, St. Walburg and surrounding area RCMP detachments have been fielding an increased number of complaints about ATV operation.

The Battlefords RCMP detachment received approximately 100 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 and 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.

"Lest we forget" is the theme depicted on a mural recently erected at the Maidstone Legion Hall. It was commissioned by the Maidstone Communities in Bloom committee in their continued effort to beautify the town.