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HUMBOLDT — Water consumption rates in Humboldt will be going up 4.94 per cent for 2020. The unanimous decision, made at the Nov. 25 meeting, will also see a two per cent increase to water base rates, sewer base rates and the sewer flow rate.

Tuesday, KFC Canada announced its latest innovation, KFC Plant-Based Fried Chicken, partnering with Lightlife, a leading plant-based protein brand, to create a signature plant-based fried chicken sandwich and popcorn chicken.

Claiming to be a Canadian first, an all-electric taxi company will start driving passengers around Greater Victoria next month.

Submitted North West College held their annual Entrance Scholarship Ceremony in North Battleford on Nov. 15.

It was all about shopping for a cause at Sip, Sparkle and Shop, hosted by Discovery Co-op Thursday evening.

A bail verification report has been ordered for a man accused of second-degree murder in an incident on Thunderchild First Nation. Ivor Wapass made his latest appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday.

UPDATE: A man RCMP arrested last week for two armed robberies in North Battleford remains in custody awaiting further court dates. His charges include resisting arrest. Upon his arrest, as Reno Poitras, 25, of St. Albert, Alta.

Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating the circumstances leading to the death of 26-year-old Jeremy Bird. Bird was the victim of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 21 on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

On Nov. 23 10:57 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received the report of two adult males who had been shot while driving east near the intersection of 7th Avenue West and 5th Street West in Meadow Lake.

St. James CWL held their 18th annual Pink Night for Breast Cancer Awareness, Oct. 16, at St. James Church in Wilkie. As guests came into the lower hall, they were greeted with a warm and welcoming, beautifully decorated hall.