Northern Saskatchewan Local News

New Moosomin council sworn in

The newly-elected Moosomin First Nation Chief and Council held an oath of office swearing in ceremony at their new community band hall on March 23. Feb. 4, incumbent chief Bradley Swiftwolfe won the top spot with 354 votes.

Mar 31, 2015 3:07 PM Read more >

Everything under the sun: Battlefords rebranded

The new community brand has been unveiled for the Battlefords. “Everything under the sun” is the brand announced for the Battlefords, which will be used to identify the community in efforts to promote and market the area to the outside world.

Mar 31, 2015 2:55 PM Read more >

4-H club making achievement day plans

4-H notes

Mar 31, 2015 9:45 AM Read more >

Fox earns Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal

North Battleford city councillor Ray Fox has received another honor to go along with the others he has received over the years.

Mar 31, 2015 9:08 AM Read more >

Stolen truck had keys in ignition

The Battlefords RCMP responded to 52 calls for service between 6 a.m. Sunday March 29 and 6 a.m. Monday, March 30. Sunday • Report of vehicle being rummaged through while parked in the 700 block of 109th Street. Spare change taken from within.

Mar 31, 2015 8:53 AM Read more >

Attempted cat theft thwarted

The Battlefords RCMP responded to 53 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, March 30 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 31. Monday • Complaint of four males jumping on vehicles in a business parking lot off Railway Avenue. No damage to vehicles.

Mar 31, 2015 8:43 AM Read more >

Crews working on 100th Street

Motorists are being asked to be extra careful to avoid hitting city workers on 100th Street today as crews undertake camera work on the sewers between 14th and 20th Avenues.

Mar 31, 2015 8:32 AM Read more >

Minecraft develops problem solving skills

Learning through gaming

Mar 31, 2015 6:05 AM Read more >

Town moving forward on new fire hall

At last week's budget session, Battleford town council agreed it was time to move forward with plans to build a new fire hall. Battleford's fire chief of 34 years, Larry Gabruch, would like to see construction begin by late 2016.

Mar 30, 2015 1:18 PM Read more >

Officials warn of potential for flooding of Highway 4

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of ice conditions on the Battle River near North Battleford. Recent inspections by WSA show a significant buildup of ice at the confluence of the Battle and North Saskatchewan rivers.

Mar 30, 2015 1:04 PM Read more >