Local News

Efforts by the Downtown North Battleford BID to improve the safety of people downtown — and their feeling of safety — are now underway. New signs are up in the downtown core, all to promote safety to people visiting the businesses there.

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club is saying goodbye to long-time Executive Director Sheri Woolridge. Woolridge started with the BBGC in April of 2010 and has served the organization for more than five years.

All the scorecards have been calculated from the North Battleford Emergency Services Bike Rodeo held at the Civic Centre June 14.

Sunday afternoon, Dale Yonz was working at his shop on his farm near Brada. He says it started to rain and then there was the loud thunder that was close by.

With the wildfires still burning , the province has seen enormous support from residents as well as other provinces. Communities have been offering food and clothing donations, accommodations, and volunteering their own firefighters.

Prairie North Health Region has announced the appointment of a new medical health officer. He is Dr.

The North Battleford and Battleford fire department has returned from its tour of duty fighting the northern wildfires.

Fire fighting in northern Saskatchewan is still ongoing, with personnel prioritizing protecting communities. A call for volunteer firefighters brought 300 people to be trained and added to the crews already fighting.

Any kids in the region wanting to learn some new art techniques can look no further than the Humboldt & District Gallery. This summer, kids aged 7-12 can register for any number of art classes, from finger knitting to fabric collage.

LUSELAND — Approximately 200 people turned up at the Luseland Museum July 1 for the grand opening of the Vic Pearsall Wing, Home of the Whooping Crane Center, with 100 or more crowding into the new addition to hear guest speakers lawyer Harvey Walker