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Nine accused of Poundmaker treaty land entitlement fraud

Nine accused of Poundmaker treaty land entitlement fraud

Charges have been laid for treaty land entitlement fraud, this time involving several leading officials on Poundmaker First Nation.
Crusaders honoured for leadership, involvement

Crusaders honoured for leadership, involvement

At the John Paul II Awards Night, June 15, six students were awarded with Crusader of the Month Awards. Division IV winners included Grade 12 students Nicole Barber, Alison Mandin and Chantel Katcheech.

The services of Battlefords Interval House will continue to be required

"Although Interval House's board and staff remain committed to working toward the elimination of violence in our society, indications are that not much has changed in the past three decades and that family violence continues to be a serious problem i
KACHUR:

KACHUR:

KACHUR: In Loving Memory of William John Kachur who was born Dec. 31, 1924 at Elfros, SK and passed away June 19, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Lakers, Jays winners

Last Tuesday night in North Saskatchewan River Baseball League action, the Lloydminster Twins demolished the Cardinals 10-1, the Flyers flew over the St.
Ten HHS graduates honoured

Ten HHS graduates honoured

This week I bring you the graduating class of 2011 from H. Hardcastle School. This year we had 10 young people moving on to further their education or into the work force.
BORGESON:

BORGESON:

BORGESON: It is with great sadness the family of Anne Borgeson announces her passing on June 14, 2011. She was born April 21, 1922 in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan.

Emerson Drive coming this weekend

Emerson Drive will be playing at the Carlton Trail Jamboree happening in Rabbit Lake Saturday. With over 15 hits in Canada, the band celebrates 10 years of success with their Decade and Driving tour.

Staff members bid farewell

With the end of the school year it is time to say goodbye to a few faces as they take new paths next year.

Collision involving police vehicle

A collision involving a police vehicle in North Battleford has led to a North Battleford woman being arrested. Michelle Taylor, 28, is charged with impaired driving and also faces a second charge of driving over .08.
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