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N.B. man denied bail in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

N.B. man denied bail in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

A North Battleford man accused of attempted murder was denied bail in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Trent Fox, 19, had a show cause hearing on Nov. 19.
Hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at age 86 from COVID-19

Hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at age 86 from COVID-19

Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose died Tuesday afternoon. Sasakamoose was long considered the first Indigenous player to suit up for a National Hockey League squad.
Demolition order appeal turned down for 1461-101st Street

Demolition order appeal turned down for 1461-101st Street

Despite a last-ditch pledge by the owner to make repairs, council has turned down an appeal of a demolition order for the property on 1461-101st Street. The demolition order was issued on the property by the city on Oct. 5 and has a Nov. 30 deadline.
City budget deliberations coming in early December

City budget deliberations coming in early December

Budget deliberations are coming soon for North Battleford, and at Monday night’s council meeting some dates were agreed to. Four nights have set aside for budget discussions. The first would be Dec.
New restaurant coming to 100th Street

New restaurant coming to 100th Street

A restaurant location on 100th Street that has stood vacant for several years should soon be back in use.
Council moves meetings to Chapel Gallery

Council moves meetings to Chapel Gallery

North Battleford council meetings have officially made their move to the Chapel Gallery, for at least the time being. Monday was the first meeting for council from Chapel Gallery, which had closed to the public during the pandemic.
Horizontal, hydraulicly-stimulated geothermal well is “remarkable,” says DEEP CEO

Horizontal, hydraulicly-stimulated geothermal well is “remarkable,” says DEEP CEO

First power generation test planned for springtime 2021
N.B. RCMP gang unit raids two homes, seizes firearms, cash, large quantity of drugs

N.B. RCMP gang unit raids two homes, seizes firearms, cash, large quantity of drugs

The North Battleford RCMP gang unit raided two homes and charged five people after seizing firearms, cash and a large quantity of drugs on Nov. 21. According to police, the first residence they raided was in the 1800 block of St.
Humboldt councillors react to new position, getting sworn in

Humboldt councillors react to new position, getting sworn in

Humboldt’s new council was sworn in at a ceremony at city hall. The ceremony, which took place Nov. 23, was livestreamed by the city online. Here is what the new council had to say about beginning this process and being at the table.
Humboldt youth’s illustration featured in J.K. Rowling novel

Humboldt youth’s illustration featured in J.K. Rowling novel

HUMBOLDT — A local youth is one of 34 worldwide that will see her illustration published in J.K. Rowling’s new fairy tale.
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