Local News

Nothing is resolved yet with respect to a permanent funding solution for The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, though it does seem as if the most recent fundraiser has helped matters somewhat.

The Town of Battleford is now in the consultation phase of its Official Community Plan. On Thursday, March 10, between 5 and 7 p.m., the Town held an open house to show off drafts of the OCP at Alex Dillabough Centre.

As they have done in previous provincial elections, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is holding an all-candidates forum in 2016.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking more information about two firearms incidents that took place this past weekend in North Battleford. One of the incidents took place on Sunday morning, March 13, on the 1600 block of 104th Street.

A number of enthusiastic students of Light of Christ Catholic School Division took part in a healthy-eating activity Thursday, March 10. It was at 1:30 p.m.

It’s time again for Agri-Mex.

The Living Sky School Division Board of Education has announced the appointment of David (Dave) Hutchinson to the position of director of education/CEO effective August 2016.

There was plenty of activity at the NationsWEST Field House where Living Skies Refuge held their Fundraiser Funfair event. Proceeds from the event go towards the organization’s efforts to bring a Syrian refuge family to the Battlefords.

North Battleford Comprehensive High School student Kiley Elmer has again been recognized for service to her community. Kiley, the Battlefords Junior Citizen of the Year, has been awarded the Governor General Caring Citizen Award.

It is one thing for polls to say Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party has a massive lead, but it’s another thing to try to break down the underlying reasons behind it.