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CARROT RIVER — The highway crosswalk on Highway #23 just south of 3rd Avenue will be replaced this year. The town agreed to pay half of the almost $33,500 cost of replacement, with the provincial highways ministry paying the other half.

Tax notices coming soon

The zoning bylaw amendments being brought in to coincide with federal cannabis legalization have cleared another hurdle in North Battleford. The public hearing into the amendments took place at Monday’s council meeting.

It was a long journey for Rance Cardinal but he arrived safely in Humboldt to a crowd of cheering Humboldt and area residents, as well as many of his friends and family. Rance’s walk took him from Sioux Lookout, Ont.

The Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign will not be receiving any money from the City of North Battleford.

The highlight for Premier Scott Moe last week was his attendance at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife, NWT.

Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke has publicly extended his congratulations to Philip Favel of Sweetgrass First Nation, who recently celebrated his 96th birthday. Favel is a decorated veteran of Second World War.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin council is interested in starting a community safety officer program, but it decided to wait until the fall to see how effective recent bylaw enforcement reforms are before acting.

Victims of a bear spray attack in the vicinity of North Battleford Comprehensive High School at about 1 p.m. Tuesday were treated for mild irritation on the scene by EMS, according to Battlefords RCMP.

MELFORT — A group of eight women has taken over the organization of the Melfort multiple sclerosis walk.