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An individual facing a host of drug charges in North Battleford provincial court has died.

A 64-year-old man arrested April 20 appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday morning facing firearms and other charges. James Ebach appeared before Judge Bruce Bauer on several weapons-related charges.

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings has received resignations from two physicians. According to a report from the board’s April 16 meeting, Dr. Tshatshela and Dr. Odiegwu. Dr. Tshatshela will be leaving Aug. 15 and Dr.

CUT KNIFE — The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the Cut Knife RM office March 29. The 2017 campaign grossed $11,145. There were 63 contributors and the average donation was $176.

With the new construction season coming soon, Sally Cain wants everyone to dig safe. This is why the SCGA are once again hosting 23 breakfast events across the province in April to promote Sask 1st Call’s call before you dig program.

Parents and teachers met at Cando Community School last week to talk about student achievement, but rather than taking place between only parents and teachers, students presented their work on poster boards in the gym.

Question Period in the Saskatchewan legislature exploded last week on news that former Kindersley MLA and cabinet minister Bill Boyd was fined $35,000 for environmental offences related to an irrigation project.

They are the most famous words in hockey: Game 7.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin’s new water treatment plant, still under construction, is under budget so far. The project, estimated at $20.8 million, is under the budget approved by council by around $258,000.

The Nipawin Hawks are a win away from their first league title in 28 years after picking up a 3-1 win over the Estevan Bruins The Game 5 victory pushed the Hawks into a 3-2 series lead, with Game 6 back in Estevan on April 22.