Local News

With the construction season ramping up again workers are being reminded of safety practices to make sure they and others stay safe.

The Downtown North Battleford organization has announced the return of their Façade Improvement Grants for 2015.

UNITY — Entering the Unity Composite High School, incoming students and visitors can see a showcase representing student accomplishments in sports, the arts and other programs.

Armella Sonntag, animator for Development and Peace, gave a brief presentation to several women at the International Woman’s Day Event held at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. She says to be influential we must act out of who we are.

District No. 33 hosted the North West Regional 4-H public speaking competition in Canwood March 29. Entered were 35 talented and brave speakers talking on a wide variety of topics.

SHELL LAKE — A business in the village of Shell Lake was robbed at knifepoint at about 2 a.m. Monday, with the robber making off with cash, alcohol and cigarettes.

Organic farming was the focus of a workshop at Western Development Museum April 1. The title was Transitioning to Organic Farming, and it was a day-long session aimed at farmers looking to transition from “conventional” farming to organic.

Tim Hortons is teaming up with the City of North Battleford for three days this month to offer completely free swimming April 6, 7 and 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.

RCMP Daily Report

When debate resumed in the legislature this past Monday, the budget remained a prime focus, but so too did health care and the budget’s impact on it.