Local News

Submitted A new fund has been established with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation to benefit the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt and Area Pride Network is creating a new program for parents and caregivers of LGBT+ individuals of any age.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin will be adding a crokicurl arena to the town this winter, giving residents and guests a chance to play the sport that’s been spreading throughout the region.

Regina – Saskatchewan’s December oil and gas public offering held on Dec. 3 generated $3.4 million in revenue for the province. This brings the 2019-20 fiscal year total to $15.

HUMBOLDT — Carlton Trail College presented 72 scholarships and five bursaries worth $76,000 at an awards ceremony at the Bella Vista Inn.

LANIGAN — An abandoned house on Lanigan’s Antrim Street was broken into, causing damage to the residence. Humboldt-Lanigan RCMP said the crime took place between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5.

On Nov. 26, a rural yard was entered south of Lloydminster and a number of firearms were stolen, say RCMP. The front door to the house was kicked in and a gun safe was stolen from the bedroom. A list of firearms follows: -Lee Enfield .

The first all-female mine rescue team to compete in an international competition will be recognized in January at the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) 2019 Celebration of Excellence awards in Vancouver.

Dec. 5 will be a busy day in Wilkie when the CP Holiday Train arrives at 1:15 p.m., with the holiday show from 1:30 to 2 pm.

Estevan – Drilling activity has picked up in Saskatchewan, with 45 rigs now working as of Dec. 4, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca). That’s a substantial jump from the low 30s that the rig count hovered around for much of November.