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HUMBOLDT — A set of pallets worth around $1,000 were stolen on the 300 block of Humboldt’s Main Street south of the tracks, between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. The theft took place in an alley between March 29 and April 1.

ARMLEY — The provincial highways ministry is asking motorists to be careful at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 this weekend.

April 6 marks the one-year anniversary of the collision that occurred between the Humboldt Broncos team bus and a semi at the intersection of Highway 35 and 335. This weekend will bring people to the highway memorial site.

Regina-Lewvan MP Erin Weir is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether gasoline companies exploited hysteria over the federal carbon tax to raise prices by more than the tax amount.

Strategies for lowering taxable income can keep more money in your pocket throughout the year, says CIBC’s Jamie Golombek in a new report

The spring housing market has had a slow start in the Battlefords region, where listings rose five per cent to 120 units, up from 114 a year ago, and sales fell three per cent to 32.

Lori Nachtegaele, recreation therapist at Battlefords District Care Centre, gives Eva Scott the first soft ice-cream cone from their new soft ice-cream machine.

The patients and staff had all moved to the new Saskatchewan Hospital, and some equipment had been sold but physical reminders of life in the old Saskatchewan Hospital remained scattered through the many rooms.

The members of Local 2067 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers employed by SaskPower have voted to reject the most recent offer presented to the membership for ratification.

This was from the opening day of Agri-mex on Thursday at the Battlefords Ag Society grounds. The 34th annual show runs through Saturday and features 100 exhibits at the Agriplex and Agrivilla showing off the latest items for home and farm.