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Overcrowding in some schools and underused space in others, lack of engagement among some students, uninspiring graduation rates, unpredictable provincial funding - all dilemmas facing the Living Sky School Division.

Heard the saying, don't judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes? Well, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Tim Hortons in Warman June 6, known as Camp Day.

It was a routine evening at Battleford town council Monday as a number of items were unanimously passed. One resolution was for a land exchange and development agreement with developer Leading Manufacturing Groups Holdings Inc. of Lisku, Alta.

His $15,000 Rolex no longer keeps accurate time, but former NFL star Rueben Mayes treasures it as an old friend from his journey through an athletic career into a second career in philanthropy.

Hafford Graduation was held May 4 at Hafford Central School. The class of 2012 includes Sarah Jones, Cole Janostin, Rebekah Lesko, Stephanie Horton and Cameron Verge.

The City of Humboldt is facing the first step of change. A summary of results from a Foundation Assessment Survey was presented to Humboldt City Council during a regular meeting on June 11.

The chief of Red Pheasant First Nation says he is responding to concerns raised by a group of women protesting his leadership.

The RCMP say they have made an arrest after finding marijuana and cocaine in a search. Sharmaine Cindy Roy, 37, was arrested and is due to appear in North Battleford provincial court July 12.

If you were looking to find a parking spot at the Gold Eagle Lodge or Gold Ridge Centre Saturday, you were likely out of luck, but for good reason and a good cause.

Members of the Legion of Riders participated in the Battlefords Vintage Car Club's annual show and shine June 2 with seven bikes entered in various categories. The sun was out, which attracted lots of onlookers and made the day an enjoyable one.