Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Volunteer service opportunities

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Volunteer “Friends,” Spiritwood and District Health Centre 306-883-4432: Volunteers are matched with a resi

Nov 17, 2015 1:35 PM Read more >

City building permit values down in October

Values for building permits in the city of North Battleford were down for the month of October. The number of permits issued in October — eight — was the same as last year, but the total permit value amounted to $657,000 compared to $7,785,500.

Nov 17, 2015 9:02 AM Read more >

Leisure Services to host public engagement evening

A City of North Battleford Leisure Services public engagement evening is set for Nov. 19 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Don Ross Centre. This year's event is going to be less formal than the one held last year at Chapel Gallery.

Nov 17, 2015 8:58 AM Read more >

Quilts of Valour presented at Caleb Village

Some local veterans were recipients of Quilts of Valour presented at Caleb Village Thursday afternoon. Quilts of Valour is a Canadian organization whose goal is to get 10,000 quilts to veterans throughout the country.

Nov 17, 2015 7:29 AM Read more >

Community support for Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22

Nov 16, 2015 2:10 PM Read more >

Garage sale benefits Habitat build

Habitat for Humanity, the Battlefords, is hosting a garage sale at the North Battleford Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday. The organization is raising funds to support a duplex construction project in the community.

Nov 16, 2015 1:27 PM Read more >

BUH unveils digital fluoroscopy unit

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation was showing off a new and valuable piece of equipment Thursday afternoon.

Nov 16, 2015 1:25 PM Read more >

Two trapped in elevator

Two people were rescued from a stalled elevator by firefighers Saturday, Nov. 14 at about 9 p.m North Battleford Fire Department responded to the call at Ruth Whyte Manor and were able to access the elevator car and free the occupants trapped inside.

Nov 16, 2015 10:13 AM Read more >

North West College hosts fifth annual Try-a-Trade

Submitted North West College in conjunction with the North West Career Development Partnership is hosting its fifth annual Try-a-Trade Interactive Career Expo to highlight the trades as potential career options and information on apprenticeships for

Nov 14, 2015 3:20 PM Read more >

Facebook critical of RCMP, inspector investigates

After allegations against RCMP on a Facebook page, Battlefords RCMP have issued a release regarding an incident that took place on Remembrance Day: [Friday], North Battleford RCMP were advised there were comments on Facebook relating to an interactio

Nov 13, 2015 10:19 PM Read more >