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The newly-formed Maverick Party will be in North Battleford this Saturday to hold information sessions for potential supporters. According to the party, the sessions will be held at Don Ross Centre Room 107, at 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt is seeing fewer unexpected water main breaks under the ground. There have been only two water main breaks so far in 2021, Peter Bergquist, the city’s public works director said April 16.

From the SHA: Effective 8 a.m., April 22, 2021, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to age 44, except for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, where it remains age 40 and older.

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,554 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 365,001.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce watched closely as the federal budget was handed down by the Liberal government on Monday.

“Right now I feel like we are pretty disconnected,” says Stephanie VanDeSype, Recreation and Community Wellness Manager for the Town of Assiniboia.

Battleford town council is going ahead with trying to address dust issues along the roads in Battleford West. They have approved the purchase and application of a canola-based dust suppressant.

WHITE FOX — Thanks to the quick work of the property owner, no pets were harmed in a structure fire that burned down a kennel west of White Fox. The Nipawin Fire Department arrived at the residence on April 17 at 11:57 a.m.

Travis Patron was in court in Regina Friday, April 16, when Judge Murray Hinds determined he has not shown cause that he should be released from custody and ordered a mental health assessment.

The Battlefords AAA Stars have made news with a flurry of player signings this week. The under-18 club went on Twitter and announced a number of players have agreed to terms with the team.