Local News

The Dekker Centre's Celebrate the Arts returns for the fourth year Friday, April 8. With a different theme each year, the annual event is a fundraiser for the facility.

Local politicians in the Battlefords will be up against some considerable competition Tuesday night when the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hosts its all-candidates forum.

The Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords held a meeting followed by guest speaker, Ray Knowles, Monday. Knowles spoke about his 30 years of experience with the military, with focus on his tenure in Rwanda.

The City of North Battleford has settled on what to do about the critical issue of lead pipe replacement in the city.

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce held the 17th annual Mark of Excellence awards night on Mar. 11 at the Humboldt Uniplex. The awards night recognizes companies and organizations from throughout Humboldt and District.

After being changed from a seniors club to a place for the whole community, the Humboldt Community Gathering Place has a new board of directors. The new board held their first official meeting as a full board on Mar. 9.

John Chick is well known for his defensive prowess, especially when he was a defensive end with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Off the field, he takes on a different role as a spokesperson for those with juvenile diabetes.

The City of Humboldt hosted their Spring City Wide Registration event at the Humboldt Uniplex on Mar. 10 with organizations from a number of different walks of life attending including sports and programs for youth and adults.

The City of Humboldt has received a lot of feedback from residents in the last few months; from the tradeshow, to the Multiplex open house.

The Maidstone RCMP are advising that travel on highways between Marshall and Paynton are snow covered. The visibility on the highways is reduced due to blowing snow and the surface is icy in some spots.