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Humboldt Habitat project needs more volunteers

Humboldt Habitat project needs more volunteers

The Habitat for Humanity Project in Humboldt got financial and volunteer boosts last week thanks to local companies, but are expecting to need more volunteers in the upcoming weeks. The duplex is beginning to look very much like two homes.
CUPlex update: Field House not ready until 2013

CUPlex update: Field House not ready until 2013

The BTC Field House will not be ready in time for the planned New Year's Eve Centennial celebrations.
Thirteenth Festival of Wreaths raises $6,700

Thirteenth Festival of Wreaths raises $6,700

Thirteen was definitely a lucky year for the Humboldt Festival of Wreaths.

Eaton elected chair of City Mayor's Caucus

It is a great opportunity for Humboldt to have its voice heard. Mayor Malcolm Eaton of Humboldt was voted in as the chair of the City Mayors' Caucus, a branch of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).
11th Avenue 'Pigeon Hotel' properties sold, to be cleaned up

11th Avenue 'Pigeon Hotel' properties sold, to be cleaned up

The pigeons can start packing their bags, because the Pigeon Hotel behind the Scotiabank on 11th Avenue is going to be closed for good.

Once a parent, always a parent

"If it grows in you, you look after it." These are Therese Elias's words to describe motherhood. The North Battleford resident has given birth to five children, two of whom were diagnosed with autism.
55 years of Santa Claus in Unity, 1957-2012, with Nick Seneshen

55 years of Santa Claus in Unity, 1957-2012, with Nick Seneshen

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas is a historical figure who brings gifts to the homes of good boys and girls during the later evening hours of Christmas Eve.
Agreement over prevalence, differing opinions over treatment and research

Agreement over prevalence, differing opinions over treatment and research

Even though there is presently no federal government monitoring system in place to provide accurate statistics on the prevalence of ASDs in Canada, the Autism Society of Canada says autism is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder af
City moves forward after fire chief quits

City moves forward after fire chief quits

It's business as usual at North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as the search commences for a new chief to replace Pat MacIsaac.
Council hears earful about snow removal

Council hears earful about snow removal

After last week's dumping of snow, City Hall is now getting dumped on by local residents over their handling of snow clearing. Concerns about road clearing ended up dominating the early portion of the meeting Monday.