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Water flows out of Alberta on the Battle River have increased over the past week and these flows, along with local inflows over this past weekend, are expected to peak early this week.

The impaired driving trial of Red Pheasant chief Stewart Baptiste has been moved to North Battleford. The trial, originally scheduled for last fall but later pushed back to Aug.

The Broncos celebrated the end of the 2012/13 season with an awards banquet in recognition of the team's achievements and supporting community contributions made over the season.

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.