Local News

In the end, it was a runaway win for the incumbent in the Battlefords.

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting March 21. The Community Health Advisory Network (CHAN) will be holding a welcome tea for Dr. Langeni and her new spouse April 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone RCMP is reporting a week with 125 occurrences between March 27 and April 2. Some of the most common calls received were related to traffic collisions, mischief and break and enter.

The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the Good Shepherd Community Church on March 16. The 2015 campaign grossed $12,445. There were 79 contributors and the average donation was $157.

North Battleford Fire Department is reporting a sharps pickup at the 9800 block of 21st Avenue. Six needles were located and disposed of by NBFD around 10:04 a.m.

Once again, local residents are being targeted by a common phone scam, just in time for tax season.

Since the Walking With Our Sisters memorial exhibition closed in early February, the Chapel Gallery has been mostly closed for repairs.

From April 5 to April 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15th Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Street will be closed as workers replace a valve on gas main.

This Good Turn Week – April 22 to May 1 – North Battleford is going to get a valuable lesson about the effects of water pollution. And who are the teachers? Why, the local 2nd North Battleford Scout group and a bunch of yellow fish.

North Battleford Fire Department responded to two vehicle crashes on the weekend. Friday firefighters were called to a crash between two small vehicles at 1902 - 97th Street at about 8:20 p.m.