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It's not often that one can reap the rewards of a home-based business in just three short years but Cora Putz of Saskatoon can relate to the old adage that 'dreams really do come true.

They want to help more people. The annual general meeting of Humboldt Emergency Relief Organization (HERO) was held on March 27. HERO is an organization that provides financial assistance to people who require medical treatement away from home.

Members of the business community in the Battlefords heard it straight from the provincial finance minister's mouth April 4.

The penny dropped on March 29 when federal finance minister Jim Flaherty announced the Royal Canadian Mint will end its production this fall as part of his austerity budget.

Eighteen-year-old Unity resident, Alysha Ehnisz has returned home from a six-month adventure of a lifetime with Youth With a Mission, which took her to Kona, Hawaii and Rwanda, Africa.

It's an exciting announcement for the region. The Humboldt Doctor Recruitment committee is in talks with some doctors to work in Humboldt.

Organizers of the Wayne Pruden Memorial golf tournament are accepting nominations for the tournament's Spirit of Giving Award The first Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament was organized 16 years ago in tribute to a man who believed and acted on the

The eighth annual Easter egg hunt, organized and sponsored by Delta Co-op drew fun seekers to the Unity Community Centre March 31.

A new sign is hanging on Main Street in Maidstone welcoming four-legged clients to enjoy pampering and rejuvenation. Happy Pawz grooming salon opened on April 1 with tours and a hamburger sale to benefit the SPCA.

Claude Resources Inc. CEO Neil McMillan had a special surprise in store for local Rotary members at a noon-hour luncheon Monday.