Local News

North Battleford Fire has responded to an early-morning structure fire on the 1300 block of 108th Street in the city. The call came in around 2:14 am of smoke showing from an apartment.

Director of Public Works and Utilities, Peter Bergquist had some good news for council during the Feb. 26 council meeting.

For the first time in 17 years, the Nipawin Hawks are division champions. The Hawks put the finishing touches on their first division title since 1999-2000 with a 4-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers at home.

Battlefords RCMP are asking the public for their help in locating Creedon Hotomani, 16 years old, reported missing the Saskatchewan Hospital shortly after 9:30 pm Monday, Feb. 26.

A process to expand Gronlid Central School’s catchment area east has begun. The expansion uses the Carrot River as its south boundary all the way to Highway #35, missing Armley and Ridgedale.

Millie and Gertie want everyone to know that Speers Dinner Theatre is gearing up for this year’s production of Larceny and Old Lace.

One La Loche resident is the lucky winner of $131,240 after a visit to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s Gold Eagle Casino. Markus Janvier hit the Enchanted Unicorn Jackpot on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Submitted Created two years ago from a generous donation from the Rawlinson family, OnStage at the Dekker Centre allows the opportunity for local artists to share their talents with each other and the city.

Submitted One of the most remarkable features of Canadian life is the extent to which we reach out to families, friends and our communities.

Marijuana may not be legal yet, but the Town of Carrot River is already looking at a bylaw to regulate its use in its public spaces. Over the next month, the town will be developing a marijuana, vaping and smoking bylaw.