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Fire and Flower is growing. The company, which has a location at 302-114 Street in North Battleford, is acquiring Jimmy’s Cannabis Shops located in Battleford, Estevan, Martensville and Moosomin. Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. owns Jimmy’s Cannabis Shops.

HUMBOLDT — A meat packing food processing company with an office in Humboldt has exports to China from one of its plants suspended.

An 84-year-old man has died in a rollover. On Thursday, at 9:25 a.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 4 approximately 15 miles north of North Battleford.

CARROT RIVER — A series of businesses were broken into in downtown Carrot River. Carrot River RCMP said the crimes were committed in the early morning hours of April 17.

EAST CENTRAL — Saskatchewan farmers have been able to seed five per cent of the 2019 crop from April 23 to 29, compared to the five-year average (2014-18) of three per cent.

Life hasn’t been easy for Jenna Sittler, not in the least because those who are supposed to help, medical professionals, haven’t helped much. Sittler has experienced symptoms including chronic pain, exhaustion, stomach issues and sinus issues.

NIPAWIN — Family passes at the pool at Central Park in Nipawin will only allow up to two adults with a maximum of six patrons before an extra charge applies.

Saskatchewan Agriculture – Saskatchewan farmers have been able to seed five per cent of the 2019 crop, compared to the five-year average (2014-18) of three per cent. Field activities such as harrowing, rock picking and fertilizing are taking place.

HUMBOLDT — The RM of Humboldt is building a bigger maintenance shop, replacing its two older ones. Larry Ries, reeve of the municipality, said one of the older shops was rotten and unsafe to be used.

HUMBOLDT — Recognizing and assisting those in crisis after a traumatic event was the focus as the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce marked the return of its educational lunches.