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Harsher penalties for wildlife offences come into effect

Harsher penalties for wildlife offences come into effect

People in Saskatchewan who are going out to hunt should be aware of some updates to the Wildlife Amendment Act, which came into effect on July 1.
Two “bonny” exhibits go up at the Gallery

Two “bonny” exhibits go up at the Gallery

Two Bonnies came to the Humboldt Gallery on July 2 to talk about the two new exhibits on display right now: Pick Up Sticks and Storybooks by Bonnie Conly and Meacham Moonshine Gang: Ceramic Face Jugs by Bonnie Gilmour.
Swiftwolfe sentencing adjourned

Swiftwolfe sentencing adjourned

The sentencing of Charnelle Swiftwolfe in connection with a fatal collision in Cochin Nov. 1 has been adjourned to July 27.
Wildfire update: increased numbers in NB

Wildfire update: increased numbers in NB

Media were briefed again Tuesday on the ongoing wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan.
Minor vehicle crashes reported

Minor vehicle crashes reported

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 25 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, July 6 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. Monday • There was a complaint that vehicles had been broken into while they were parked outside a hotel overnight.

Donations causing logistical problems

The Canadian Red Cross and Emergency Social Services (ESS) in North Battleford are being inundated with donations which are not required at this time. It is creating a logistic problem and urge the public not to drop off any donations at the hotels.
Largo Farm community shared agriculture celebrating 20th anniversary

Largo Farm community shared agriculture celebrating 20th anniversary

Twenty years ago, Judy Ternier and Tom Burns began what’s known as a CSA. This acronym stands for community shared agriculture. In this system, customers buy a share in the garden before the growing season begins.
Food store closes: one more blow for small community

Food store closes: one more blow for small community

LANDIS — Just over a year after the Landis School shut its doors for good the Central Plains Co-op – Landis Food Store will do the same.
Battlefords to host Saskatchewan 55+ Provincial Games in 2016

Battlefords to host Saskatchewan 55+ Provincial Games in 2016

The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association has selected the Battlefords as the host community for the Saskatchewan 55+ Games in 2016.
Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: “On Call” Volunteers – Evergreen Health Centre (Leoville): Extra volunteers are often needed for the long-t
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