Local News

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is pleased to announce the Power Strike Jackpot has been won at Gold Eagle Casino (GEC). Debbie R. is now $98,624.30 richer. Mrs. Debbie R. plans to purchase a new SUV with her winnings.

During the year’s final Battleford town council meeting, the topic of whether or not to decrease town property tax discounts was a point of contention.

Discovery Co-op Home Centre of North Battleford received the award for Best Building Supply / Home Centre over 15,000 square feet, at the 2017 Outstanding Retailer Awards at Niagara Falls on Nov. 15.

Light of Christ Catholic Schools has announced that Bud Bohun was the recipient of the Julian Paslawski Meritorious Service Award on Saturday, Oct.

A late third period goal sunk the Melfort Mustangs as they were downed 4-3 by the Yorkton Terriers in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action from Yorkton. The Dec.

Rob Clarke’s brief bid for the Saskatchewan Party leadership is at an end. He has withdrawn from the race, and in a media release announced he is endorsing Ken Cheveldayoff for the leadership.

The City of Melfort is looking at spending $650,000 to replace around 10 blocks of sidewalk.

Brandan Arnold played the overtime hero as the Nipawin Hawks knocked off the Battlefords North Stars 3-2 in overtime in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action from North Battleford. The Dec.

The Festival of Wreaths put the finishing touches on another successful year with their auction night on Dec. 7 at the Humboldt and District Gallery.

At Discovery Co-op, Battlefords Interval House and Catholic Family Services hosted their annual event on Wednesday Dec. 6, to commemorate this year's National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women.