Local News

Premier Scott Moe has announced the sad news of the death of Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor W. Thomas Molloy. Molloy died on July 2 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

HUMBOLDT — A 41-year-old man from Preeceville has been charged with driving while impaired after a tip from the public. On June 24 at approximately 1:15 pm, Cst.

Visitors to the Battlefords Provincial Park enjoyed Canada Day activities such as a sandcastle building contest, crafts for kids and a cake, along with all the usual water sports and outdoor pursuits. All photos are by Averil Hall.

EAST CENTRAL — Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Humboldt area Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Courtesy of the Cut Knife Courier Most often, when we think about going fishing, we think of a nice relaxing time to sit in a boat or on the shore of a waterway. Maybe we’ll catch a fish, maybe not.

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as the risk of West Nile virus increases in Saskatchewan.

North Battleford Transit is in dire need of a bus. In part, they need one to service a Handi-Bus run that could potentially bring in revenue. More to the point, they are running short of buses, period.

Battleford town council is honouring Pride with a newly repainted crosswalk in front of Battleford Town Hall. A ceremony took place Wednesday evening.

This year, say organizers, they are excited to have the Canadian Armed Forces on site and on display. The Canadian Army is the land component of the Canadian Armed Forces, which trains and provide forces to protect and defend Canada.

Despite all the talk about plastic shopping bags at City Hall lately, it turns out not too many of them head to the city’s landfill. Some preliminary numbers from the waste and recycling audit being done by the city have been released.