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HUMBOLDT — Not only did Kelly Sonderholm presented the money raised by the Humboldt Kinettes for Telemiracle, she presented a $11,000 donation from the family of a lost Humboldt Bronco.

Tickets are on sale now for the Citizen of the Year Banquet to be held Friday, March 15 at the Western Development Museum. They may be obtained from the Discovery Co-op administration office.

Starting April 1, the Federal Carbon Tax will be applied to all bills received by SaskPower and SaskEnergy customers, says the provincial government.

Submitted When you need to raise funds to purchase a new mammography unit what do you do? Well, the medical imaging department at Battlefords Union Hospital decided to host a “Hootenanny for Hooters!” It was a delightful evening with outstanding song

The future of reporting in the area looks bright. Students from McKitrick School’s journalism club were at the News-Optimist office Tuesday to learn some tricks of the trade.

Battlefords Trade and Education Centre presented a cheque to the Humane Society of the Battlefords Friday for $17,250, which is half the proceeds from their Annual Mardi Gras.

HUMBOLDT — When looking back at his 36 years in business, it’s Tim Graf’s staff that’s the biggest highlight for him.

Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords has completed its 10th year of volunteering during the holiday season, and the first year of being hosted by KidSport Battlefords.

Submitted The Saskatchewan RCMP is aware that there is information circulating concerning the existence of online challenges targeting youth, encouraging them to perform harmful practices and dangerous tasks.

OTTAWA/CNW/ - A Public Health Agency of Canada notice has been updated to reflect a new active outbreak investigation of Salmonella illnesses linked to a frozen breaded chicken product that has been removed from the marketplace by the retailer.