Local News

The youth involved in the shooting incident on 110th Street Dec. 3 was handed a lengthy sentence Wednesday in North Battleford Provincial Court.

It seems Battleford is not being spared from an uptick in crime seen in other parts of the province.

Final numbers are in for fire fighting activities in 2015. The numbers were submitted Monday to council’s Planning Committee by fire chief Albert Headrick.

Town of Battleford fire chief, Larry Gabruch, gave his annual summary of the activities of the fire department during Monday’s council meeting. In general, it was a busy year for the department, but also a successful one from the chief’s standpoint.

Final building permits for 2015 are in and it was another strong year in North Battleford. A total of 126 permits were issued for a total value of $29,512,155 in 2015.

Battleford council notes

Battleford town council has approved a discretionary use application for a new retail store at the former House of Kwon location at 592 - 35th St. The applicant is All Out Graphics and Design Ltd.

Poor weather conditions are believed to have had a role in a collision involving at least one vehicle and a school bus Monday afternoon.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council partnered with Discovery Ford to bring the Skidsmart Collision Avoidance program to Humboldt from Jan. 12-15 and Jan. 19-22.

Bagpipes and haggis. That is how the first Robert Burns night celebration started at the Royal Canadian Legion in Humboldt on Jan. 16. “Tonight is steeped in tradition.” Says Master of Ceremonies Ken Macnaughton.