Local News

KINISTIN — A Kinistin man faces charges in connection to an incident where a man broke into homes and assaulted the residents. Seven people were assaulted.

Submitted by SGI December is a month unlike any other: holiday work parties, family get-togethers, and holiday cheer.

HUDSON BAY — Fifty medical students and residents travelled to Hudson Bay for a showcase of rural and regional medical centres in Saskatchewan. This was part of the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s Roadmap Program.

NORTHEAST — A total lunar eclipse was visible over the Northeast. The eclipse began Jan. 20 at 9:33 am and ended at 12:50 am the next morning, with the moon completely covered between 10:41 pm and 11:43 pm.

A total lunar eclipse was visible from Humboldt. The eclipse began Jan. 20 at 9:33 am and ended at 12:50 am the next morning, with the moon completely covered between 10:41 pm and 11:43 pm.

NIPAWIN — A new noise bylaw aims to clear up some confusing, ambiguous language. “Truly, the noise bylaw still has the same provisions in terms of quiet times through the night, that sort of thing.

NIPAWIN — Three municipalities are joining forces to plan for emergencies. A new emergency measures organization will include the Town of Nipawin, the RM of Nipawin and the Village of Codette.

Check your $100 bills. The Maidstone RCMP have issued a news release stating that on Jan. 9, a male paid for items at several businesses in Maidstone and North Battleford with counterfeit $100 dollar.

Submitted North West College has announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Saskatchewan.

NIPAWIN — A date has been set for a byelection to fill an empty spot on council. The town will begin accepting applications for nominations beginning on Jan. 30, and the byelection itself will take place on April 3.