Local News

It has been confirmed that anthrax has been found in bison northwest of North Battleford. Saskatchewan Agriculture reports that anthrax is confirmed by laboratory results July 8 as the cause of death in two bison.

Two people were transported to hospital Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 16 near the Village of Maymont. Warman RCMP were called to the scene at about 8 a.m.

Blaine Lake community was given an opportunity to upgrade its community playground equipment thanks to the generous donations of community members and businesses.

Edam Notables

UNITY - “We’ve Got a Story to Tell - Class of 2015” said the large sign in the Unity Composite High School lobby June 26, as friends and family of this year’s graduands filed into the school for the formal graduation ceremonies.

LLOYDMINSTER — Regional residents will benefit from increased access and reduced wait times for routine MRI service with the relocation of mobile MRI unit services at Lloydminster Hospital to a permanent service Lloydminster Medical Imaging clinic, s

The City of North Battleford has announced that its long-awaited 100th Street rehabilitation project from 14th Avenue to 20th Avenue will begin July 13th. Work is expected to go on until early October.

Wildfire Update

The dry economic conditions for the agriculture industry have resulted in Doepker Industries Ltd. going through another round of layoffs. As of July 24, another 69 workers will be laid off, many of whom are temporary workers in the province.

In an attempt to reduce drunk driving and increase liquor server awareness, the Saskatchewan government is phasing in mandatory server intervention training over the next three years.