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The doors were open and the fire trucks were on display during the Humboldt Fire Department’s Open House on Oct. 10. The Government of Saskatchewan declared Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week with the theme, ‘Every second counts, plan 2 ways out.

There was an international flavour to the gathering at T. Scherman Acres south of Battleford last Wednesday. That was provided by a group of 18 farmers from Italy who had come as part of a tour of farms throughout western Canada.

A report by Battlefords RCMP Inspector John Sutherland presented at Battleford town council on Monday showed a general decrease in crime this July to September, compared with July to September last year.

A set of animal control bylaw changes, which includes a requirement for cat owners to buy licences, has been passed by Carrot River council. Bob Gagné , Carrot River’s mayor, said at council’s Oct.

An historic mural on the north side of Trombley’s Meats is taking longer than expected, but the artist working on the project said it’s 75 per cent done.

It was another successful drive for the Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Drive Away Hunger for the Humboldt and District Food Bank.

The City of Melfort has signed a new four-year contract with its employees that will see them get a one per cent wage increase in 2017, and a 2.5 per cent increase each year for 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Submitted Prairie North Health Region’s seasonal influenza immunization campaign begins Monday, October 23. Flu shot clinics are scheduled for the next several weeks at locations across the Region.

The Nipawin Hawks jumped on the Yorkton Terriers early and never looked back as they cruised to a 5-0 win over the Terriers in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action in Nipawin on Oct. 13.

City administrators held a Downtown Showcase on Monday to mark the near completion of the 101st Street construction project. Mayor Ryan Bater offered words and cut a ribbon. Construction began in June.