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As cannabis legalization progresses, the Town of Battleford is preparing for new business developments. Thunderchild First Nation approached the town with plans for a grow operation. The facility would be located west of Battleford near Highway 16.

Includes restrictions for cannabis, tobacco

The body of a 15-year-old male was recovered from Turtle Lake Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. by the RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team. Turtleford RCMP say he will not be identified.

TISDALE — There’s a new family doctor in town, and her name is Dr. Mahfuza Rahman. Rahman studied medicine in Bangladesh and practised medicine there for 14 years before moving to Toronto in 2012.

Members of the City of Humboldt and the Humboldt Broncos were in attendance during the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala in Swift Current on July 7.

MELFORT — A 113-year-old Melfort tradition is returning to entertain children and adults alike. The Melfort Agricultural Society is holding this year’s Melfort Exhibition on July 20 to 22. “Our attendance has been increasing a little bit every year.

Council Notes July 16

The City of North Battleford’s search for a new city manager is over with the hiring of Randy Patrick in the position. Patrick’s selection was announced by Mayor Ryan Bater on Monday night at council.

The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its slate of inductees for 2018, and among them is former federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin residents are going to have to wait a bit longer to find out where cannabis shops are allowed to be.