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Premier Scott Moe will join Saskatchewan Health Authority and community partners at the grand opening of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford on Friday, 10 a.m., in the hospital’s gymnasium.

HUMBOLDT — A petition is asking Humboldt city council to support a grocery store on the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street through tax incentives.

OTTAWA/CNW - According to The Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Outlook: Winter 2019 , weakening growth in both consumer and government spending is impacting provincial economies.

CARROT RIVER — A Carrot River event is among the 36 finalists for the 2018 Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence. The Carrot River Outback KCRA Rodeo placed as a top three finalist for the Community Event of the Year Award.

JANSEN, SPALDING — Two men suspected of a string of armed robberies have been arrested by the RCMP. All of the robberies took place March 4, starting with one in Prince Albert at around 3:15 pm.

EAST CENTRAL — Local conservatives are calling for the prime minister to resign after former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould said she was pressured to head off a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.

A local peer-to-peer support group hopes to help people when they have mental health trouble. The Peer-to-Peer support group hosted a workshop last Wednesday to explain what they do and to encourage people to join.

EAST CENTRAL — East Central Kin clubs raised at least $146,400 for this year’s Telemiracle. Across the whole province, the telethon, which raises money for medical expenses and equipment, raised just more than $5.6 million.

HUMBOLDT — After nearly 11 months in the hospital, Morgan Gobeil, one of the Humboldt Broncos in the April 6 crash, has been released.

There are a few items to report from last Tuesday’s monthly Battlefords Chamber of Commerce board meeting: The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has decided to use its location to its advantage with a new advertising initiative.