Local News

The completion of construction for Melfort’s new skatepark has been delayed until the spring. In a memo from the contractor, New Line Skateparks Inc., sent Nov.

Despite the lack of a softwood lumber agreement with the U.S. and uncertainty with NAFTA, the two forestry companies using the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area are doing quite well this year.

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony Saturday. It began with O Canada, followed by a prayer, a hymn, Bible readings, and words from Rev. Frances Patterson.

Following are highlights from the meeting of Battleford town council Nov. 6. This year has seen more building permits compared to last year in the town of Battleford.

Sometime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11, a high value piece of oilfield equipment known as a blow-out preventer was stolen from a Cona Resources well site in Winter. The equipment belongs to Cru Well Servicing and is valued at over $45,000.

From the Tisdale Recorder Files, Nov. 16, 1977

Conservatives in Battlefords-Lloydminster have selected Rosemarie Falk as their candidate in the upcoming by-election.

Kinistino’s Justin Cay gave his hometown fans a show last week. The Carrot River Outback Thunder forward scored three goals in the final period to help his squad secure a 6-2 victory over the Prince Albert Titans in Kinistino on Nov. 1.

When Eugene McFarlane got the call to serve during the Second World War, he answered it.

With 85 per cent of the earth work complete, the Regional Authority of Carlton Trail (REACT) LeRoy landfill is now 75 per cent complete and is on track to reach its June 1, 2018 opening.