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Former Humboldt teacher receives jail sentence

A former Humboldt teacher has been sentenced. Jeff Anthony Schlosser was found guilty of sexual exploitation on March 6 and received an 18-month sentence during a sentencing hearing held on March 23 in Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon.
Surgery wait times fall across province

Surgery wait times fall across province

Good news for residents of the Battlefords came recently in a report on the progress of the provincial government's Saskatchewan Surgical Initiatives.
Muenster takes recent growth in stride

Muenster takes recent growth in stride

Since the 2011 census results were made public, the Journal has been taking a closer look at some of the towns and villages in the Humboldt area that have grown in population since the last census was taken in 2006.

Finance minister in Battlefords April 4.

Finance minister Ken Krawetz will be in the Battlefords next week to fill in local Chamber of Commerce members on the implications of last week's provincial budget.

Mill rate bylaws introduced, not yet signed and sealed

North Battleford's mill rate bylaws were introduced at city council Monday. However the bylaws, establishing a 3.9 per cent mill rate increase, will have to wait until the next council meeting for final passage.

Provincial NDP not pleased with budget

Provincial New Democrats say the Brad Wall government is choosing politicians over people in its 2012-13 budget.

Film tax credit cut proves controversial

Among the more controversial cuts in the 2012 provincial is the province's elimination of the Film Employment Tax Credit. The government announced that as of April 1, they would no longer be accepting FETC registrations.
Union deals signed by city with CUPE, firefighters

Union deals signed by city with CUPE, firefighters

The galleries were packed again at North Battleford council Monday- this time, to celebrate labour harmony. Several representatives from Canadian Union of Public Employees Local No.

Sakewew leads charge to paint the Battlefords pink

Sakewew High School made Battlefords history last year when they had April 4 declared "Day of Pink" in North Battleford.

Walk on the safe side when looking for love

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month (www.sacp.
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