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It was a fun way to raise money for a charitable organization. Canadian Tire Humboldt hosted Jumpstart Day on May 26 in the store's parking lot.

Highlights from the city council meeting of May 28 included Mayor Ian Hamilton proclaiming June as Recreation and Parks Month in North Battleford, in recognition of the benefits and values that recreation, parks and leisure services creates.

The Town of Battleford advises 10th Street from Central Avenue to 1st Aveune will be closed from Friday, June 1 to Monday, June 4.

Should the old City Kinsmen Swimming Pool be destroyed or converted into a senior citizen's activity centre? As president of the Battlefords Heritage Society, I would be remiss if I did not comment on the City's intent to destroy the old North Battle

The issue of council members' attendance at council meetings is again an issue at City Hall.

If Councillor Ron Crush had his way, criminal record checks would be instituted for candidates in the next civic election.

June brings a new physician to North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings clinics. Dr. Dandugula begins practice in Health Holdings communities in June, members of the board were informed at a meeting May 14.

The Blaine Lake Centennial Monument Committee is pleased to announce the arrival of the legacy monument.

The Town of Hafford is fortunate to have a Communities in Bloom (CiB) organization within its community. The organization was established in 2010 by a group of like-minded individuals who saw the benefits of working towards beautifying the community.

The issue of what to do about a local improvement on 100th Street has been settled. Council voted 5-1 for final passage of a local improvement bylaw on 100th Street between 27th and 25th Avenues.