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Previously, we had reported on area man, Doug Middleton, who travelled to Honduras to work with a mission program called World Accord. This year Middleton returned to the location, bringing along his wife, Becky, and Unity doctor, Dr. Linda Bloem.

Steven Daniel Vu, 26, of Waseca was arrested Tuesday by RCMP in Lloydminster and he is facing drug related charges. The arrest was made at the McDonald's parking lot.

TheCut Knife Detachment of the RCMP is investigating a series of incidents that occurred during the early morning hours ofMarch 2 in the Town of Cut Knife.

Food Banks Saskatchewan is welcoming the donation of 2,000 kilograms of fresh Saskatchewan pork. It comes in a joint donation from Sask Pork in Saskatoon and Thunder Creek Pork processing plant in Moose Jaw.

"I'm sorry for the people who get bullied, and I should stand up for them." Grade 6 student Tara Keller pledged her empathy and promise to victims of bullying on a heart- shaped note posted to the school's bulletin board at St. Dominic School.

The Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 held its annual ratepayers meeting in Leask the evening of April 4.

Don't look now, but the ad men in "Mad Men" have some talented competition right here in the Battlefords. The talent belongs to Sujith Kumar Vilasini, known professionally as Sujith Vigneshwar, an employee of Battlefords Publishing.

It is an honour for a local woman. DonnaLyn Thorsteinson, the executive director for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC), is one of 34 women nominated for a YWCA of Saskatoon's Women of Distinction award.

Habitat for Humanity in the Battlefords got a chance to introduce itself to local residents Tuesday. They held a community meeting at McKitrick School in North Battleford.

Taxes are going up for some property owners in Humboldt, while others will see decreases