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First responder is a term given to an individual who is the first medically trained responder to arrive on scene of an accident. It appears that rural Saskatchewan has more than its share of challenges when it comes to the medical sector.

Adults got a lesson in bullying. A two-day Beyond the Hurt Adult Training course was held in Humboldt last week to help educate adults about bullying and harassment prevention.

There will be a five per cent increase for field users across the city.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks female midget hockey team will have a new coaching staff behind the bench in 2013-14. It was announced that Ashley Gauthier is the new head coach for the upcoming season.

The City of Humboldt hosted more than 200 delegates during the first-ever Municipal Infrastructure Conference held in the province. The Learn. Lead.

Mervin 4-H Beef Club members are now getting their steers and heifers ready for achievement day and the year is wrapping up. We have had some good tours, one at the Turtleford Vet Clinic where we got to watch a heifer having an ultrasound.

City Council is taking a proactive approach to help create additional rental units in the City of Humboldt. City Manager James Moller presented a Housing Report to Council at a regular meeting held on April 22.

It's Mental Health Week from May 6 to 10 and a variety of events have been planned locally to increase awareness and support for mental health services working for mental health in the Battlefords.

The Blaine Lake Communities in Bloom committee held a public meeting April 25 to encourage organizations, businesses, churches and private citizens to become involved in the beautification of the community.

The Blaine Lake Doukhobour Ladies Club held its 66th annual spring bake sale and tea April 20. Many local residents stopped by the Blaine Lake Seniors' Centre to be first in line to select from the variety of baked goods, breads and homemade noodles.