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An information session was held for building owners, industry and municipal officials last week in anticipation of the province's adoption of the 2010 National Building Code (NBC) and 2010 National Fire Code of Canada (NFC).

Here is a brief rundown of items that came up at North Battleford council Monday.

Rural theatres are undergoing a revival in Saskatchewan, and Reel Attractions Cinema and Video in Humboldt is leading the charge. The two-screen theatre recently underwent possibly the biggest shift in its history by going digital.

Janice Baillargeon has been elected to the Northwest School Division Board of Education. Baillargeon, elected by acclamation in an April 18 byelection, will represent Subdivision No. 5, which includes Glaslyn, Edam and Vawn.

It has been over a month since 11 year old Jordon Elder made a very well deserved name for herself with a $10,503 donation to Telemiracle, a donation of 12 inches of her hair to Pantene and recognition as the 2012 Junior Citizen of the Year for Wilki

Last Friday's incident involving a semi that collided with a power pole at the corner of 11th Avenue and 100th Street sparked discussion Monday night at council about signs directing truck traffic in the city.

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club is getting a funding boost thanks to the Association of Saskatchewan Realtors. The provincial association has set up a legacy fund, called the Association of Saskatchewan Realtors Quality of Life Legacy.

If you live in Battleford, whether or not your municipal property taxes go up this year will depend more on what your new assessment is than the mill rate town council plans to approve at its next regular meeting.

Some changes are coming to the police coverage of the Battlefords by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Battlefords RCMP S/Sgt. Phil Wilson told North Battleford council Monday changes are coming to the detachment area they are serving.

The District 4 Saskatchewan Seniors Association meeting was held in Marcelin April 11, with the Marcelin seniors hosting the event.