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The first act for Bill Samborski as acting city manager on Monday was to announce he is leaving. Samborski is retiring, having submitted his notice to the City of North Battleford on April 27. That news was made public at Monday’s council meeting.

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TISDALE — A public barbeque in the Tisdale Town Square will be held to thank the first responders that attended the collision at the Armley corner. The premier will be one of many people at the event. The event will be held May 19 from 11:30 a.m.

MELFORT — The City of Melfort is looking for public input for a plan that will guide its development for decades to come.

The Western Development Museum has announced recently appointed members of the board of directors. Two appointees are new to the board. Jack Dawes from Saltcoats has been appointed as director.

NORTHEAST — The stubble in the fields is dry, ready to go off with a spark. The field itself is too wet to support a fire truck. The solution: attack from the air.

Two outstanding leaders in Catholic education and four long-serving retirees were among those honored by Light of Christ Catholic Schools at its annual staff celebration Friday at LOCCS Learning Centre in North Battleford.

The Saskatchewan Economic Development Association held its annual Intersections for Growth Conference on May 2 and 3.

Spring is a time of twitterpation. This can mean the SPCAs, garage sale sites, and Kijiji being loaded with kittens looking for a good home. Wanda Price at the Humboldt SPCA says this year has not been bad so far with a few litters coming in.

NIPAWIN — A new physician is coming to Nipawin. Dr. Akinwunmi Akinwuntan will provide services with the Nipawin Medi-Clinic effective May 21. He is originally from Ile-Ife in Nigeria.