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A lands meeting at Kinistin Saulteaux Nation was an important step towards greater accountability. On March 10, band members were presented with a draft constitution.

The Carlton Trail Toastmasters held their annual speech contests on March 14. Two contestants from both the international and evaluation categories are now moving on to the area competition in Saskatoon on March 23 at McNally Robinson.

It was a night to celebrate hunters and fishers at the Humboldt Wildlife Federation Fish Fry Banquet on March 17. Members, friends, and family enjoyed a fresh fish supper at the clubs biggest fundraiser.

A march to mark Mayor Ryan Bater's proclamation that North Battleford recognize March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was held that day by Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, with the group marching from

May 12 is the date set for the second annual On Air for Healthcare Radio-thon happening in the main lobby of Battlefords Union Hospital.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced it is embarking on its 2017 capital campaign called “Every Little Bit Counts: every little aching ear, tender nose and sore throat.

There could be an adjustment to the attendance boundaries for two groups of schools in the division.

Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards

As Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation prepares for the 2017 Festival of Trees, the successes experienced over the past 21 years are reviewed. In 1996, BUH Foundation held their first Festival of Trees in the Western Development Museum.

It was far from their best but it was good enough as the Nipawin Hawks escaped Humboldt with a 3-1 win.