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NIPAWIN — Nipawin continues to deal with unusual and potentially dangerous items in its recycling bins, like dead geese and used toilet paper.

The Battlefords Wildlife Federation has once again prepared the nesting baskets for the arrival of the geese. Seen here are volunteers stuffing the baskets for geese and ducks, including an addition 10 baskets added this year.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt residents will soon have access to walk-in counselling services. Partners Family Services will start the service in mid-April.

NIPAWIN — Council has made it so no schools within the RM and Town of Nipawin need to pay to access the Pool @ Central Park for the remainder of the school year.

Here is everything you wanted to know about the judge’s decision in the sentencing of the driver of the truck that crashed into the Humboldt Broncos bus, killing 16 and injuring 13. Read the decision for yourself right here.

HUMBOLDT — The City of Humboldt received more than $800,000 from the HumboldtStrong Community Foundation to be used for the city’s residents and those affected by the bus crash. Coun.

Left to right – Mr. Ball, Gavin Roberts, Trenton Blum, Carsen Dament, Jett Yeung, Zaden Osiki, Kyler Carriere and Miss Merkowsky enjoyed the day March 21 at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Robot Rumble held in Saskatoon.

Martin talks China, trade in Battlefords

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Wildlife Federation and the city’s mayor are not happy to see the provincial government end walk-in service at the ministry of environment field offices. Service will end on May 14.

MELFORT — A new playground and splash park for the Spruce Haven Park is expected to open in August. Melfort Mayor Rick Lang said the city was hoping for an official unveiling late in the summer.