Local News

The weekend saw more wildfires erupt in the province of Saskatchewan, particularly around the La Ronge area, leading to more evacuations.

Battlefords RCMP say what investigators believe may be counterfeit oxycontin was found at the scene of a sudden death in North Battleford Sunday. Police say a man was found dead at a residence in the city at about 5 p.m.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex: Mothers and/or fathers along with their young

Over the weekend, graduating students from the University of Regina celebrated during their convocation at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The University of Regina’s president and vice-chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons conferred the awards.

A Unity family has made a compassionate donation to Battlefords Union Hospital to help those grieving a stillbirth or neonatal death. The item is a cuddle cot, which is a device designed to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby.

Sunday at approximately 12:50 a.m. Battleford RCMP responded to a complaint at the resort village of Aquadeo where a boat collided with the dock. Six people from the Wilkie were injured.

Five people have been arrested after Battlefords RCMP received a complaint Friday from a youth who advised that he had been held against his will, violently assaulted, threatened and assaulted with a weapon.

In the photo is Dan Nesdoly, president of the Sasktel Pioneers, presenting a cheque to BTEC participants Jen O’hanlon and Diane Charpentier.

Neighbours helped out when a large grass and brush fire started by an electrical spark from a tree falling on a power line threatened a farm yard Saturday. North Battleford Fire Department arrived, having been called at 7 p.m.

Gold Eagle Lodge has received more recognition, this time from the internationally-known website TripAdvisor. In a news release, it was announced they are a Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner.