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The best defense

The best defense

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School had the opportunity to learn self-defense techniques during their physical education classes last week.

Journal wins three firsts, five seconds at annual convention

Three firsts, five seconds and two thirds. The Humboldt Journal walked away with 10 awards at the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association's convention in Saskatoon April 15-16. The 2011 SWNA awards were presented at a banquet on April 16.

Local businesses honored

Two local area businesses received province-wide recognition at this weekend's Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence held in Saskatoon.

Habitat for Humanity could build in Humboldt

There appears to be a keen interest in getting a handle on the affordable housing situation in Humboldt.

Grow op bust at Waseca

The RCMP have taken down a major marijuana grow operation in the Waseca area.

BBEX sold out

Organizers for the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards say the awards banquet on May 10, 2011 is now sold out. The awards will be held May 10, 2011 at the Gold Ridge Centre in North Battleford.
CUPlex construction continues

CUPlex construction continues

Work continues on with the construction of the four components of the Credit Union CUPlex. Scott Builders was mobilized April 18 to start work on the curling and field house components of the CUPlex project.
Tricky extrication after car hits power pole

Tricky extrication after car hits power pole

A crash near Pilger put the extrication skills of local emergency crews to the test last week. At about 9:30 p.m. on April 14, a driver on Hwy.
News-Optimist staff shines at SWNA awards

News-Optimist staff shines at SWNA awards

Writing for a newspaper is anything but a 9 to 5 job - reporters often have to cancel evening plans to cover a social function or sport event, spend countless hours in less-than-fascinating board and council meetings, and sacrifice their weekends for
Humboldt's downtown exploring forming BID

Humboldt's downtown exploring forming BID

Humboldt's downtown core and how to draw shoppers to it was the focus of a meeting which attracted over 40 people last week. On April 12, representatives of a variety of Humboldt businesses located along Hwy.
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