Local News

MELFORT — After opposition from the neighbourhood, Melfort City Council unanimously stopped a rezoning proposal that would allow duplexes near the corner of Shadd Drive and Orr Drive.

TISDALE — Community Futures NewSask celebrated the region’s up and coming youth entrepreneurs. At the Youth Business Excellence Awards May 5, awards were presented to students from the Kinistin Business Group, Nipawin’s LP Miller, St.

A charge of attempted murder has been laid in connection to an exchange of fire with police on Highway 16 April 14. Tristan Pinder of Elk Point, Alta. now faces one charge of attempted murder with a firearm.

TWIN LAKES — Due to extremely dry conditions, the Nipawin Fire Department has declared a fire ban in the Town of Nipawin and surrounding areas. No open fires or fireworks will be allowed during the ban.

TISDALE — A tough economy last year had an effect on the Beeland Co-op’s savings, but its largest project in 40 years will put it in a good position in the future.

May 3, the Town of Battleford Utility Department began its annual hydrant flushing and main valve exercising. The operation will continue for approximately six weeks, Monday to Friday, during regular working hours.

North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched to two incidents last weekend. Friday they were called to a vehicle fire in the back yard of 1272 – 105th St. at about 3 p.m.

TISDALE — The Tisdale Lions celebrated the 20th anniversary of their charter night here April 27, [1968] with a banquet and dance in the Civic Auditorium. Shown reminiscing are Gordon Tunnicliffe, first vice-president for 1967-68, and Mrs.

Students from Annaheim School were showcasing their talents on April 20, with the latest fundraiser for the Annaheim playground.

The City of North Battleford has confirmed a comprehensive unidirectional flushing program begins Tuesday, May 8. Flushing is anticipated to take 10 days and will affect a number of areas in the city.