Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Poundmaker performance festival concludes at Fort Battleford

The Poundmaker Performance Festival which ran Aug. 6 to 8 concluded Thursday at Fort Battleford with performances by Indigenous dancers and singers.

Aug 12, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

23-year-old charged after rollover near Kinistino

KINISTINO — A 23-year-old man from James Smith First Nation has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm after a single vehicle rollover seven kilometers north of Kinistino.

Aug 12, 2019 4:18 PM Read more >

Several “high risk” east central communities to receive flood mapping

EAST CENTRAL — Five east central communities will receive funding for community flood mapping. Tisdale, Melfort, Arborfield, Cudworth and Watson have been designated “high risk” for future flooding.

Aug 12, 2019 2:26 PM Read more >

Escrow account set up for ILTA Grain Inc. deliveries

In the wake of financial troubles surrounding ILTA Grain Inc., the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has announced some new steps it was taking to protect farmers who have delivered grain to the company.

Aug 12, 2019 12:37 PM Read more >

B’fords provincial park getting more upgrades

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport announced Wednesday The Battlefords Provincial Park is getting upgrades. In 2018-19, the first phase of water system upgrades took place at The Battlefords Provincial Park.

Aug 12, 2019 12:31 PM Read more >

FLM Fun Day attracts young and old

The Fred Light Museum was abuzz Friday as it hosted its Old Fashioned Family Fun Day. Attractions included horse and wagon rides, a nail-pounding activity, a blacksmith demo, and music and entertainment.

Aug 10, 2019 2:06 PM Read more >

Big fun at the Battleford parade

The Battleford parade took place Friday to much fanfare and a good turnout, despite taking place at the same time as the Roughrider game.

Aug 10, 2019 1:40 PM Read more >

Communities in Bloom judge Nipawin in first time in over a decade

NIPAWIN — After taking a hiatus for over a decade, Nipawin Communities in Bloom is back and showing off what the community has to offer.

Aug 9, 2019 5:21 PM Read more >

Edam armed robbery co-accused in court

It was a brief court appearance Friday for one of two individuals charged in connection to an armed robbery and break and enter near Edam.

Aug 9, 2019 3:39 PM Read more >

Town residents grateful for Co-op grocery store

Residents of Battleford appear to be embracing the new Discovery Co-op food store and pharmacy downtown.

Aug 9, 2019 2:53 PM Read more >