Local News

It’s been confirmed that the fall festival slated for downtown North Battleford will not go ahead this Saturday. The annual outdoor event, which usually includes sidewalk sales and classic cars, is organized by the downtown BID.

The five suspects facing weapons charges dating to Sept. 4 in North Battleford were back in provincial court Thursday morning. All matters for Kelly Muskwa, Dimitry Gopher, Justice Katcheech and Madison Dorion have been adjourned to Oct. 10.

Living Sky School Division trustee Richard Hiebert said at a recent board of education meeting that the presence of poverty is clear, but what to do about it is a matter of debate.

TISDALE — Tisdale RCMP are reporting they are investigating the sudden death of a 36-year-old man at a local farmyard. They said in a media release they are working to determine the circumstances around the death.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is looking at having the liquor store moved out of downtown.

Two candidates are running to fill an empty council seat in Watson. Doug Ahlert will be facing off against Lindsey Sobchyshyn in a Oct. 17 byelection. It’s being held to replace Kevin Frerich, who resigned from council in May.

CARROT RIVER – Three people are running for fill the empty spot on Carrot River council. The three running for council are Dylan Borody, Scott Debienne and Joe Doerksen. Town council election is on Oct. 23 with advanced polling on Oct. 17.

If all goes according to plan, Cut Knife elementary and high school students will “attend a renovated high school” next school year.

A group raising money to replace a wing of their local seniors’ home is making an extra push to reach their goal.

Battlefords West Country Estates was before Battleford town council Sept. 17, as that project gradually comes together. The project west of Battleford and Battleford West Place, will feature 33 lots, most of which are between a half and a full acre.