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Wonder Woman officially slated to reopen the Capitol

Wonder Woman officially slated to reopen the Capitol

It has been announced that Wonder Woman will be the movie that will re-launch the new-and-improved Capitol Theatre in North Battleford. The Magic Lantern corporate website has listed the Warner Bros.
Straightjacketed by province, NESD passes budget

Straightjacketed by province, NESD passes budget

Despite a funding reduction, as well as minimum and maximum spending on certain line items imposed by the provincial government, the North East School Division managed to carve out a budget for the 2017-18 year.
Sharing the stories of Original Humboldt

Sharing the stories of Original Humboldt

June 8 will be a historic day as dignitaries from both the Whitecap Dakota First Nation and the Governor General’s Horse Guards will come together at Original Humboldt for the first time in 130 years.
Kinistin bison hunt results in Salvation Army donation

Kinistin bison hunt results in Salvation Army donation

It was an idea that resulted in two large donations to the Salvation Army from the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation.
Taking a dip for JumpStart

Taking a dip for JumpStart

It was a cause that everyone could get behind at the Canadian Tire Dunk Tank for Jumpstart fundraiser on May 27. Ten volunteers braved the cold to get dunked at $5 for 3 balls or $20 for a sure dunk with all funds raised going to local kids in need.
RCMP looking for injured would-be robber

RCMP looking for injured would-be robber

Battleford RCMP are asking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in an attempted armed robbery which occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday. A lone male entered a business on St.
CUPE rails against provincial cuts at public forums

CUPE rails against provincial cuts at public forums

The provincial government’s budget cuts were a politically-based choice, not a fiscally-based one.
Trojans plan 30th anniversary celebration

Trojans plan 30th anniversary celebration

When the Tisdale Trojans were created 30 years ago, the AAA league wasn’t sure how long they would last.
Joining together to fight MS

Joining together to fight MS

The Second Melfort Girl Guides had an important job at the Melfort MS Walk. They cheered walkers on and gave them pieces of watermelon and bottled water.
Busy weekend of break and enters for RCMP

Busy weekend of break and enters for RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 216 calls for service over the time period Friday, May 26 6 a.m. - Monday, May 29th 6 a.m., including but not limited to the following: May 26th 7:42 a.m.
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