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Newcomers: the immigrant experience in 2011

For a number of years now, the immigrant population in the Humboldt region has been expanding rapidly.
HZSD reveals more about plans for new HPS

HZSD reveals more about plans for new HPS

One is ending, while another school building project in Humboldt is just beginning.
Battlefords Candidate profile: Owen Swiderski (Green Party)

Battlefords Candidate profile: Owen Swiderski (Green Party)

In the last year, the Canadian Green Party has risen to its position of greatest prominence in the party's history.
Battlefords candidate profile: Len Taylor (NDP)

Battlefords candidate profile: Len Taylor (NDP)

Len Taylor has been the NDP MLA for the Battlefords since 2003, but he has been part of the political scene in the area for much longer.
Barnstorm in the Battlefords

Barnstorm in the Battlefords

Liberal leader Ryan Bater showed off one of his other talents Saturday night - his musical talent.
Battlefords Candidate profile: Herb Cox (Saskatchewan Party)

Battlefords Candidate profile: Herb Cox (Saskatchewan Party)

Herb Cox is no stranger by now to voters in the Battlefords constituency.

Businesses victimized by break ins

During the early morning hours of Sept. 20, three businesses located on Thatcher Avenue and one on the 2700 block of 99th Street in North Battleford were victims of break and enters. All the businesses sustained damage and had property stolen.
Battlefords Candidate Profile: Ryan Bater (Liberal)

Battlefords Candidate Profile: Ryan Bater (Liberal)

The last time Ryan Bater ran under the Liberal party banner in the Battlefords in 2007, he was working in the economic development field as general manager of the Battlefords Regional Economic Development Authority.
Students learn about health careers

Students learn about health careers

It is a great way for students to learn about careers in the health field. Rural Health Link was held on September 28 at St. Peter's College in Muenster, put on by Saskatoon Health Region, St. Peter's College and the Horizon School Division.
Rafters installed on new Englefeld Fire Hall

Rafters installed on new Englefeld Fire Hall

It was a beautiful day to raise the roof. The rafters were installed on the new Englefeld Fire Hall on September 29, thanks to the use of a crane from Mollenbeck Industries Ltd., and some volunteer labour from local firefighters.