Local News

Proposed zoning bylaw changes to allow for cannabis retail outlets to set up in North Battleford are on the way.

The empty seat on Nipawin council has been filled. Sheldon Chornawka was the only candidate to send a nomination form by the Feb. 21 deadline, so he has been acclaimed to the position. Chornawka replaces Ray Serack, who resigned Jan. 11.

Dealing with the stresses and the pace of everyday life was the first of many topics on the agenda at the first-annual Saskatchewan School Community Council Conference in North Battleford.

The St. John’s Ambulance Association recognized a remarkable achievement by Unity resident Nick Seneshen when he was honoured for 50 years of service with Saint John’s Ambulance.

Sisters Jeanny and Emily Jung are organizing a performance event called Notes of Thanks on Saturday, March 24 at Third Avenue United Church with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.

The Nipawin Music Festival held a final concert at LP Miller March 20, with awards given out afterwards. Junior piano awards 1. First year of instruction 8 & under - $50.

Playing at home is a different animal to playing on the road in the playoffs and the Nipawin Hawks learned that the hard way.

Playoffs are about moments and the key to winning in the playoffs is taking advantage of those moments.

Revitalizing downtown has been a long-term process going back a number of years.

The City of North Battleford’s Downtown Revitalization Plan is a 122-page document outlining how to create a business-friendly, walkable downtown. Ideas from the plan are then turned into actions by the city.