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Funds to BUHF from Nico Hawryliw Fund

Funds to BUHF from Nico Hawryliw Fund

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is the recent recipient of funds from the Nico Hawryliw Fund through the Battlefords and District Community Foundation.
Block party season kicks off

Block party season kicks off

The kick off to the summer’s No Frills block parties took place Thursday evening downtown.
North Battleford fire ban lifted

North Battleford fire ban lifted

The fire ban that was put in place for the City of North Battleford on April 22 nd , 2019 has been lifted. Environmental conditions have improved to a level that allows burning to take place.
More than a quarter of Canadians stressed about summer spending

More than a quarter of Canadians stressed about summer spending

CNW- As we head into warmer months and sunnier days, some Canadians are worrying about whether they can afford all the summer-time things they'd like to do.
Vandals switching road signs in Drake, causing damage to sign near LeRoy

Vandals switching road signs in Drake, causing damage to sign near LeRoy

DRAKE, LEROY — A series of sign switcheroos, thefts and vandalism has the Humboldt-Langian RCMP asking for the public’s help. On April 23 in Drake, some stop signs, yield signs and parking signs were switched with each other.
Saskatoon friends win $100,000

Saskatoon friends win $100,000

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Susan Thatcher and Don Connolly were shocked when their LOTTO MAX ticket won $100,000 on the April 19 EXTRA draw. “I checked the ticket on the mobile app, and I was stunned,” said Connolly.
Pinder sentenced to 13 years less remand for robbery and firing at police

Pinder sentenced to 13 years less remand for robbery and firing at police

It was a lengthy prison sentence imposed on Tristan Pinder in Battleford Queen’s Bench Court on Thursday.
No drinking, no toking at the park

No drinking, no toking at the park

Saskatchewan Provincial Park campgrounds officially opened for the 2019 season Thursday and many Battlefords residents will be heading to the Battlefords Provincial Park for the long weekend.
New Holiday Inn expected to add to community’s capacity to host more and larger events

New Holiday Inn expected to add to community’s capacity to host more and larger events

Construction continues at a steady clip as the new Holiday Inn Express and Suites hotel moves towards completion in North Battleford.
Federated Co-ops Limited's Melfort feed plant to close in August

Federated Co-ops Limited's Melfort feed plant to close in August

MELFORT — Federated Co-ops Limited will be closing its feed plant in Melfort, resulting in the loss of 10 jobs. Operations will cease Aug. 15.
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