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Margaret Lommer is one of Hafford's original residents and historian. She fondly tells the story of how the land, where the Town of Hafford is located, was obtained.

Hafford Cheremka Dance Club hosted its 28th consecutive annual Malanka celebration at the Hafford Communiplex Jan. 19.

The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery is once again winding up for Saskatchewan Archives week. One of the newest additions to the local archives is a six-page "School Souvenir" booklet donated by Bernadette Greuel of Bruno.

15th Avenue in North Battleford is closed between 112th Street and Territorial Drive. The Department of Public Works and Engineering is investigating a possible water main break.

Reaction is swiftly pouring in to the finished TV profile of North Battleford that is now airing on the TV series Today in America with Terry Bradshaw.

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles (PWOS) will be making their trek through the Hafford area this year. The 13th annual eight-day mission ride to raise funds for breast cancer research begins Feb. 1 and will hit Hafford on the seventh day of the tour, Feb.

Here are some highlights from Monday's council meeting in North Battleford. Final approval was given to amendments to the Animal Protection Bylaw imposing some hikes in fines.

Sharon Mohagen has been sworn in as president of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

Country Corners Multiple 4-H has been busy. Club jackets were purchased and they all look very nice. The beef project did a mini-judging clinic on member made collages. The beef tour is planned for Feb 18.

It is a big discussion for Humboldt City Council. During a special budget meeting of Humboldt council on January 21, water rates were once again the main topic of conversation.