Local News

Thursday afternoon was a time for the students of the Braided Journey program at John Paul II Collegiate to celebrate Christmas.

The intersection of Carlton Trail and Territorial Drive was the scene of a two vehicle collision about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. Two people were transported to hospital. One was treated on the scene and released.

A major value-for-money report on the combined Saskatchewan Hospital/integrated correctional facility was released Thursday, indicating substantial cost-savings for the project. The report was prepared by the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is encouraging the public to think of the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Battlefords and how they can offer them hope, dignity and change.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz has welcomed the inclusion of repeal of Country of Origin Labelling in the funding bill currently before the United States Congress.

A bizarre kidnapping incident that started at the Capitol Theatre and ended with a hostage being tied up and left in a hole outside the Battlefords has been dealt with in the courts.

Community safety co-ordinator Herb Sutton gave his monthly monitoring report to council Monday and included an update about six individuals identified as prolific offenders in the downtown core.

Opposition leader Cam Broten reflected on 2015 and is looking forward to the election year 2016. In a conference call with news reporters Tuesday the NDP leader reflected on the legislative session that wrapped up in November.

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Battlefords Chamber of Commerce election