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There are hopes at North Battleford City Hall to keep the volunteer spirit going well beyond the snow-shoveling season.

HUMBOLDT — While the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce exited the 2020 year with a surplus, Anne Thomas, vice-president of finance with the board, said it isn’t a sustainable strategy. “2020 was a very unusual year financially.

HUMBOLDT, ARMLEY — The City of Humboldt is working with DCG Philanthropic to take care of the fundraising for the new Humboldt Broncos tribute facility as well as the roadside memorial at the Highway 35-335 intersection.

Dylan Borody and Roman Charko have both put their hats in to run for the role of Carrot River’s mayor in the upcoming byelection.

It has been a busier year than usual so far for local fire departments. In his latest report, North Battleford Fire Department chief Lindsay Holm reported a “larger number of fires” this year compared to last.

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,682 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 307,449.

The city of North Battleford got some good news about the costs of installing a Liberty Swing at the natural spaces playground in Centennial Park.

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill is fully in support the provincial budget that was brought down in the legislature last week.

A Westside Outlaws street gang member from North Battleford was handed a 720-day prison sentence for her part in two separate incidents. Tonia Cantel, 22, pleaded guilty to three charges on April 13 in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. “Quite frankly Ms.

MELFORT — Melfort Communities in Bloom have sent a proposal to the city for four new community projects including a metal “Welcome to Melfort” sign, a vintage truck photo opportunity, and planting 200 trees.