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Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan hosted newly-elected Alberta Premier Jason Kenney at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show, with both leaders expressing their strong support for the oil industry.

EAST CENTRAL — The provincial auditor is concerned about the effectiveness of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s maintenance program after examining Saskatoon-area health facilities.

A group of three MPs, including Souris-Moose Mountain MP Dr. Robert Kitchen, dropped in to the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on Wednesday and pledged their support in Parliament for the beleaguered oil industry.

The new RCMP inspector for the Battlefords detachment was introduced atma meeting North Battleford city council Monday. Mayor Ryan Bater welcomed Insp.

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In a move that should surprise no one, North Battleford city council has voted to proceed with a scaled-down runway rehabilitation at Cameron McIntosh Airport.

MELFORT — Melfort council has voted to permanently the southern access to the Bluebird Hotel, located where Shadd Drive meets Highway 6.

HUMBOLDT — The provincial government is telling cities it won’t directly share the federal excise tax revenue from the sale of cannabis.

HUMBOLDT — A replacement for the aquatic centre’s air handling unit is going cost more than expected. The city originally budgeted $375,000 for the system, with the system estimated to cost $345,000.

HUMBOLDT — Council has decided not to act on a petition asking for a tax incentive for a downtown grocery store, saying that there’s no business making a proposal for such a development.