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Those seeking orthopedic surgery will have more options closer to home, according to a Prairie North Health Region press release. Dr. Earl Kowalczyk, an orthopedic surgeon, began seeing patients in Lloydminster Hospital Sept. 4.

Humboldt businesses are among those nominated for ABEX awards this fall. The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce announced their finalists for their 2012 Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) awards on September 5.

A ribbon cutting at the Co-op Aquatic Centre Saturday will cap what has been a big week for the Credit Union CUPlex project.

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division has released its enrolment numbers for 2012, with a total, across all schools, of 2,005 students, 77 more than last year. The closure of St.

The CTV Home Town Tour is returning to North Battleford. City hall confirmed that CTV Saskatoon will be broadcasting Sept. 19, with plans for the live broadcast to take place at the Credit Union CUPlex.

The board of directors of West Central Pelleting Ltd., based inWilkie, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on mutual co-operation with Haoyue Halal Meat Co., Ltd. (Haoyue) of Changchun, China.

A section of Hwy. 5 - the Main Street and 8th Avenue intersection, also known as the Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 20 intersection - located between 7th St. and 9th St. will be temporarily closed this week to allow for paving.

A Neon Charger was destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 104th Street, North Battleford at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sept. 9. A half hour later, a 1987 grey Nissan Pickup Truck was also destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 107th Street.

It's one of Humboldt's historic treasures, and one of Canada's, too. Now, the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's building - the historic Post Office - is being designated as one of Saskatchewan's 50 Provincial Heritage Properties.

Education is a valuable asset and the opportunity to study abroad in a hands-on atmosphere is an irreplaceable experience. At least the program has been for Damien Richette and Justine Robert of France.