Local News

Imagine arriving at the middle of the month without enough food to feed your family. This is a reality for more than 500 families in the Battlefords who use the services of the food bank on a monthly basis.

Rosthern RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Derrick Leon Laliberte.

A young female child was taken to hospital following a pedestrian accident Wednesday. The collision happened at 11208 - 15th Ave. in North Battleford. According to North Battleford Fire, the collision involved a passenger van.

With the return of dry conditions, the City of North Battleford has once again issued an open-air burning ban in the city. The ban goes into effect immediately.

Battlefords RCMP say several North Battleford businesses, residences and vehicles were damaged with graffiti late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Black spray paint was used to create what police say are gang-related “tags.

ST. WALBURG — The sixth annual Rivers West Volunteer Recognition Banquet took place Wednesday evening at the Catholic Parish Church in St. Walburg.

The City of North Battleford has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the North Battleford Fire Fighters Association.

Council notes

The past weekend saw the return of the 18th annual OnStage Dance Festival, which hosted over 1,300 dancers from various communities.

Victims of Crime Awareness Week was celebrated April 19-25 in the province and was followed by some announcements regarding how victims of crime in the province can seek help.