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He was on the other side of the island when the tsunami hit. Humboldt nativeLance Domotor has been living in Japan since November 1998. He is currently living in Kobe, Hyogo, which in the west part of Honshu Island.

Nominations for the May 2 federal election are open until Monday, but at least four candidates in the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding have already hit the campaign trail.

The third event of the Battlefords Jazz Society 2010-11season promises to be a fantastic show, and will include some well-known local talent.

It's an election year in Saskatchewan. And with its latest budget, the Saskatchewan Party could have made all sorts of grand spending gestures in the hopes of winning an easy return to power.

Innovation Credit Union members can look forward to patronage allocation totaling $2.2 million this year. The organization reported 10.9 per cent growth in its total administered assets in 2010.

They don't think the spring melt will call for its use, but the City of Humboldt's Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has developed a new plan if a major flood hits the community.

Thursday was a busy day for the North Battleford Fire and Emergency, as they responded to two motor vehicle accidents. The first was just after 7:30 a.m. when they were called to the junction of highway 40 and 16 East.

Students in the Battlefords and area were able to learn about the possibilities awaiting them after graduation last week during two separate events.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house call at 1332 96th street in North Battleford.

With the spring of 2011 just around the corner, the major event of spring 2012 is on the minds of many.