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A nine-year-old boy testing the thickness of the ice on the North Saskatchewan River Wednesday found himself in "hot" water.

If there's one thing that's held the Humboldt Broncos back so far this season, it's been inconsistency. For every brilliant start there's been a whimper to the finish line; for every sluggish opening there's been a furious rally.

Battlefords Rural RCMP say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 48-year-old man on Red Pheasant First Nation Wednesday. Police say a call was received at about 9:30 a.m. of an unresponsive man in a ditch on the reserve.

The provincial government has announced it is moving ahead with several recommendations from the Special Committee on Traffic Safety report.

Built in July 1990, Carl Schenn, the oldest park in Humboldt will finally be given more than just a facelift. Thanks to a newly formed proactive group in Humboldt, the old park with the creaky wooden playgound will be built anew.

If you missed the Our Humboldt community forum on Sept. 12, you've got another shot, because the next one is set for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13 at the Humboldt Uniplex.

Let's keep this dynasty going. The City of Humboldt once again earned five out of five blooms, the highest honour, during the national Communities in Bloom (CIB) judging, it was announced at the awards ceremony Oct. 26 in Ottawa, Ont.

Food Banks Canada released its annual Hunger Count Tuesday. It is a comprehensive report on hunger and food bank usage in Canada and has recommendations for change.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 30 incidents between 6 a.m. - Tuesday and 6 a.m. - Wednesday. Four individuals were arrested for public intoxication and two were charged under the Liquor Act.

They came to the table one by one. First came Roman Sarauer, then Edgar Powell, then Leon Demers. They are three of the last Second World War veterans in the area.