Local News

A year after the project was announced, it is now officially a go for construction of a new 105-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel in North Battleford.

Water supply update

A vehicle was stolen Thursday at about 4 p.m. from a rural residence along Highway 303 just northeast of Lloydminster. Maidstone RCMP say the white 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 super cab was last seen being driven towards Lloydminster.

A new online lobbyist registry is now up and running in Saskatchewan. The registry is touted by the province as allowing Saskatchewan residents to be able to search for individuals and organizations who are lobbying public office holders.

SGI is reporting the results of law enforcement’s July traffic safety blitz focusing on work zones and aggressive driving.

Two Alberta men are facing multiple charges after an eastbound vehicle was stopped by RCMP for speeding on Highway 14 east of Unity. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

The Maidstone RCMP are seeking the public's assistance regarding a wanted female from the Lloydminster area. Debra Hill, 35, who is 5'4" and 170 lbs., is wanted by Maidstone RCMP for eight counts of failure to comply with conditions.

After much speculation, the winner of the $60 million Aug. 12 LottoMAX draw has been announced. The winner is Mary Wernicke of Neville, Saskatchewan. She was revealed as the winner of the nationwide lottery draw at a news conference in Regina.

Come Oct. 2, participants are expected to run, jog or walk down designated routes in Battleford for the second ever Operun race.

The fallout from the Colten Boushie shooting death near Biggar continues, with news this week that an RM councillor has resigned. Ben Kautz, a councillor from the RM of Browning No.