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Last year's rain out and the withdrawal of the Battlefords United Way as a partner has not deterred the forces behind the Battlefords annual BridgeFest.

The province is moving to recovery mode now following the spring flooding events of 2013. That was the indication of government officials Thursday during their final teleconference with media on the 2013 flooding situation.

A fire alarm alerted occupants of 1091 - 99th St. to a fire Thursday morning. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the alarm at 10 a.m.

The Saskatoon Health Region is working toward tailoring the delivery of health care services specifically to Humboldt and surrounding communities.

The LeRoy Memorial Arena succumbed to a scorching death May 10 when a fire blazed through the structure. Now all that remains of the community's beloved arena, a building that had stood for over 60 years, is a charred pile of rubble.

The Rabbit Lake Library nominated Donna German for the Artist of the Year award, which is presented annually by Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation.

Hearing the mayors of Battleford and North Battleford tell it, the state of their communities is solid indeed.

There's no provincial funding for the project, but the Living Sky School Division board of education has given its approval to administration to call for tenders on renovations to the North Battleford Comprehensive High School to accommodate relocati

The Andy Coulter Award was presented at the Marsden/Neilburg Minor Hockey Banquet, which was held in the Neilburg Community Hall, April 16.

Planning continues for the Town of Hafford and the Rural Municipality of Redberry 2013 Celebration. The celebration takes place June 28, 29, 30, and July 1.