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Highway 303 blocked due to semi fire

Highway 303 blocked due to semi fire

Maidstone RCMP Detachment have reported that Highway 303 is currently blocked to traffic due to a semi truck on fire. The highway, which is 3.5km east of Highway 684, has been blocked off by fire services and the RCMP.
Talking to public important for ag producers

Talking to public important for ag producers

Less than three per cent of Canadians have a direct connection to agriculture – but they want to learn more
Outback Thunder and West Central Rage tied in playoffs

Outback Thunder and West Central Rage tied in playoffs

Game on Wednesday will determine the series
NESD working on Gronlid Central attendance boundaries

NESD working on Gronlid Central attendance boundaries

The North East School Division is working to determine the attendance boundaries for Gronlid Central School now that it’s turning into a K to 8 school in the next school year. The board listened to concerns of Pam Van Reeuwyk , a parent, at its Feb.
Medical marijuana possible at old Maple Leaf Foods plant

Medical marijuana possible at old Maple Leaf Foods plant

A new business could be taking over the old Maple Leaf Foods plant in North Battleford, but the product may be a little unusual. The plant at 99 Canola Ave.
Capitol Theatre sold to Magic Lantern

Capitol Theatre sold to Magic Lantern

The Capitol Theatre has been acquired by Magic Lantern Theatres. The company and the Capitol have both confirmed the news, with the theatre announcing the sale on their Facebook page.
Robbery, thefts all part of Wednesday's Daily Report

Robbery, thefts all part of Wednesday's Daily Report

The Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 55 calls for service between 6 a.m. Feb. 15 and 6 a.m. Feb 16: Feb. 15, 2017 8:01 a.m. - report of a family dispute where complainant was wanting members to speak to parties involved.
Big data on horizon to improve farm productivity

Big data on horizon to improve farm productivity

The use of big data in agriculture could be a revolution that’s as big as the transition from subsistence agriculture to industrialized agriculture.
Rider linebacker: Hard work, positive influences, faith can lead to greatness

Rider linebacker: Hard work, positive influences, faith can lead to greatness

Henoc Muamba visits the Northeast, visits schools, hockey games, church services and other events
NESD signs local agreement with teachers

NESD signs local agreement with teachers

One-year agreement has no additional costs
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