Local News

The old Battleford landfill was a major topic at Battleford council on Tuesday night. In particular, council is continuing efforts towards formalizing the closure of their old landfill, which was taken out of service in 2002-03.

Local fans who want to catch hockey games from Battleford Arena in the time of COVID-19 could have a new option. On Tuesday, Battleford town councillors agreed to enter into agreement with LiveBarn Inc.

The town of Battleford have agreed to fund the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition of $30,000 annually for three years.

On Sept. 8, shortly after 1 p.m., Ponteix and Gravelbourg RCMP responded to the scene of a two vehicle collision approximately 10 kilometres south of Kincaid.

Three provincial governments announced the renewal of their financial commitment to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on Sept. 9.

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 9, bringing the total to 1,670 reported cases. Of the 1,670 reported cases, 59 are considered active. The new case is located in the Saskatoon zone.

Wednesday, Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced that Saskatchewan’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan for municipal governments, approximately $70.

EAST CENTRAL — Horizon School Division is receiving $1.27 million in additional funding to help schools deal with COVID-19 restrictions, while the North East School Division is receiving $420,000.

RM OF LEROY — Copper wire was stolen from a power pole at a rural location somewhere in the RM of LeRoy. Humboldt RCMP said in a release Sept. 8 they were investigating the crime. “This type of theft poses a significant safety concern.

Anticipation continues to build towards completion of the new Montana’s BBQ and Bar on Carlton Trail in North Battleford. Construction of the new restaurant, which was estimated at $2.