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Prairie North Health Region has announced the appointment of a new medical health officer. He is Dr.

The North Battleford and Battleford fire department has returned from its tour of duty fighting the northern wildfires.

Fire fighting in northern Saskatchewan is still ongoing, with personnel prioritizing protecting communities. A call for volunteer firefighters brought 300 people to be trained and added to the crews already fighting.

Any kids in the region wanting to learn some new art techniques can look no further than the Humboldt & District Gallery. This summer, kids aged 7-12 can register for any number of art classes, from finger knitting to fabric collage.

LUSELAND — Approximately 200 people turned up at the Luseland Museum July 1 for the grand opening of the Vic Pearsall Wing, Home of the Whooping Crane Center, with 100 or more crowding into the new addition to hear guest speakers lawyer Harvey Walker

This weekend is Battleford's busiest summer weekend, with the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival beginning Friday at noon and a parade and fireworks that evening.

Any hope that the Battleford operation of GLM Industries LP on 5th Avenue might reopen any time soon has disappeared. It’s been confirmed GLM has gone into receivership.

Fire update: Tuesday

LANDIS — A neighbour helping the owner of a stolen vehicle attempt to retrieve his property ended up having his vehicle rammed on the Red Pheasant grid road in the early hours of Tuesday. The Unity/ Wilkie/ Macklin RCMP had a report at 4 a.m.

Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve recently Supported the filming of an episode of Striking Balance. They will be back in the spring to finish filming and interviews.