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A federal court has overturned the federal government’s approval of the $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline. The Federal Court of Appeal said Aug.

The province is planning a review of the regional library system. “Following the 2017-18 budget, the Government of Saskatchewan committed to engagement sessions with the library sector,” wrote an education ministry spokesperson via email.

The province’s first quarter deficit will be smaller than anticipated, due to improved non-renewable resource revenues and performance from crown corporations. The deficit came in at $306 million, compared to the original projection of $365 million.

EDAM — The Edam Enriched Manor recently received an organizational grant from the Kinsmen Foundation to purchase and install a walk-in whirlpool tub at their facility in Edam.

Humboldt’s mayor is travelling to China in an effort to promote the city to investors.

CARROT RIVER — A camper was vandalized six miles north of Carrot River. Local RCMP are asking for the public’s help. The incident, which happened near the intersection of Highway #55 and Highway #123, occurred sometime between 3 pm Aug.

A three-day dance camp was aimed at getting local children excited for the upcoming season at the Impact Dance Company. As has been the case over the last number of years, Impact once again hosted their dance intensive Aug. 27 to 29.

Boys and Girls Club members are starting school off right. Wednesday, Sept. 5 was SIGA’s second annual Day of Sharing, and the organization donated backpacks containing school supplies and goodies to elementary and high school students.

Arrest warrant issued

The man accused in a Jan. 12 break and enter and robbery north of Edam made his latest court appearance Thursday. Dairan Meesto appeared by closed-circuit TV in North Battleford provincial court Thursday morning.