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The field for the Conservative nomination in Battlefords-Lloydminster has grown as another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring. And it is literally a cowboy hat, as longtime North Battleford resident Ken Finlayson has entered the race.

There is no place like home, and for Kelvington’s Wendel Clark that was never more apparent than during Wendel Clark Day. Clark returned home to Kelvington to be honoured by the community, with a day on Oct. 21 specially revolving around him.

As the half-barrel full of oils burned, a youth grabbed a fire extinguisher, spraying at the base of the flame to stop the blaze. Then the fire was relit and the process repeated itself.

High winds reeked havoc across most of Saskatchewan on Oct. 17-18, and Humboldt was no different, as an apartment building on the 600 block of 7th St. had its roof blown off.

Members of the Melfort-based Prairie North Co-op and Kelvington-based East Central Co-op will vote on whether or not the two co-operatives should merge. The two co-ops have been exploring the possibility of amalgamation for years.

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour trashed the Speech from the Throne Wednesday, calling it a “hollow epitaph” for outgoing Premier Brad Wall’s career.

The fall session of the Legislature, the final one for Brad Wall before his departure as Premier, opened Wednesday afternoon with the Speech from the Throne.

The Greenwater RCMP are asking for help in finding a 14-year-old girl. Nyesha Squirrel was reported missing Oct. 23. She was last seen at 9 a.m. near Rose Valley.

After years of renting, Laura Lofstrom will finally have a home she can call her own. “It’s mine. That’s the main part,” said the Nipawin resident. “At least when I’m paying, it’s going to the mortgage and it’s mine.

Singing and dancing performances were all part of the festivities Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion in Battleford to celebrate Diwali. The annual Hindu festival of lights is celebrated every fall and is an official holiday in many countries.