Northern Saskatchewan Local News

More yet to come in city building permits

It was a solid month for building permits in the city of North Battleford, but it was the prospect of even more projects that had councillors excited at Monday’s meeting. The permit report for July was presented to council Monday.

Aug 17, 2016 3:21 PM Read more >

Battlefords LGBTQ group walks in Territorial Days Parade

At this year’s annual Territorial Days Parade, the Canadian flag was waved with the rainbow pride flag for the first time.

Aug 17, 2016 9:33 AM Read more >

Annual meteor shower dazzles

Even with the cloudy skies during the day, the nights were clear to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower which peaked on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12.

Aug 17, 2016 8:36 AM Read more >

Enjoying full summer with new families at Newcomers Centre

Schools out for summer but that does not mean the fun has stopped for the Settlement Workers In Schools.

Aug 17, 2016 8:34 AM Read more >

Husky sends $3.5 million pre-payment to North Battleford

North Battleford has received a pre-payment from Husky of $3.5 million dollars in compensation following the oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River.

Aug 16, 2016 4:05 PM Read more >

Curbside recycling approved for Battleford

The Town of Battleford has approved mandatory curbside recycling. A motion to approve a three-year agreement with Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. was approved unanimously at council Monday.

Aug 16, 2016 3:16 PM Read more >

In the garden: an exotic retreat in the heart of North Battleford

Beautiful Battlefords

Aug 16, 2016 12:51 PM Read more >

Fire during parade, bear spray sends one to hospital

RCMP Daily Report

Aug 16, 2016 10:01 AM Read more >

Kids throwing rocks, gunshots reported

RCMP Daily Report

Aug 15, 2016 12:38 PM Read more >

WSA released results of water quality sampling

Monday, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the first results of its ongoing water quality testing on the North Saskatchewan River and Saskatchewan River systems as a result of the Husky oil spill.

Aug 15, 2016 11:29 AM Read more >