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EAST CENTRAL — Crops across the province are advancing as a result of the warm weather and moisture, although crops are behind or at their normal developmental stages.

Tuesday marked the grand opening celebration for the Atoskewin Success Centre’s new location. It was an opening six years in the making.

A man facing arson, uttering threats and firearms charges has been released on electronic monitoring. Kevin Petit was released from custody following a show cause hearing in North Battleford provincial court on July 10.

This photo features 31 blooms on one lady’s slipper bunch, submitted by a News-Optimist reader. The lady’s slipper is a perennial and member of the orchid family that the photographer found out in the countryside. Photo submitted

On Monday, June 17, Holy Family School in North Battleford celebrated the grand opening of their new playground at their annual family barbecue night. The school community council served hotdogs and cake to the many that were in attendance.

MELFORT — All occupants of a van driving down Highway 41 west of Melfort are safe after an fire ignited in the engine compartment. The event took place on Highway 41 west of Melfort on the morning of July 10.

Submitted On Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP July 10 marked one year since Ashley Morin was last seen in North Battleford. She would be 32 years old.

MELFORT — SaskWater has expanded its lease with the City of Melfort, leasing additional space to the southeast of its water treatment plant. This comes after SaskWater received a $5.6 million boost in funding for an $8.

MELFORT — The Melfort Fire Department has started a new initiative – a volunteer junior firefighter program. The program allows youth between the ages of 16 and 18 to join the department.