Local News

A date has been set for sixth annual state of the City and Town address hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16 at the Western Development Museum. It begins at 11:45 a.m.

The home of the City Kinsmen Band was prominent at North Battleford council Monday. David Dekker, representing the NB City Kinsmen Band Association, reported on extensive renovation plans for the band hall.

A pink grad dress was stolen from a Kelvington home. The home, located on the 100 block of Third Avenue West, was broken into between March 31 and April 2. The dress is worth around $550.

To meet a budget shortfall, Melfort Council is examining cuts to the Main Street program and a tourism promotion grant to the Chamber of Commerce.

After a long hockey season, the Naicam Minor Sports committee wrapped up the year with an awards banquet and dinner.

April 6, the Battlefords group of 100 Women Who Care met for their third quarterly meeting at Empress Furniture & Decor / Carpet Superstore.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 45 matters over this period from 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 including the following: Tuesday, April 11 12:00 p.m.

The location of Battleford's private liquor store has been finalized. Sobeys Liquor is set to make the newly-developed Battleford Crossing area its home.

Nipawin residents can expect a tax increase in the two to three per cent range when the budget comes before council. Council discussed a draft copy of the budget at a special meeting April 7.

North Battleford Fire Department responded to two collisions Tuesday, one involving injuries.