Local News

The North Battleford RCMP detachment received more than 45 calls between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] It's been a full year and after two families are already settled and enjoying their new homes, Habitat for Humanity Humboldt is gearing up to start their next project.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] Ready to rise again to Humboldt fame is local artist, Mel Bolen, whose vase was featured in the exclusive 10th International Ceramics Competition, MINO, Japan Exhibition.

At 10:39 a.m. on Oct. 7, a freight train derailed near Clair, forcing the small community of 50 people to be evacuated.

North West Regional College announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Governors.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] With the government proclaiming last week as Animal Health Week, it provides a good opportunity to shine a spotlight on how animal healthcare affects human health.

Battleford town council has thrown water on the idea of integrating the management of the town's fire department with North Battleford.

By Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Writer [email protected] Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11 and this year the main emphasis is on smoke alarms.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] The prairies is the heart of Canada and agriculture is Saskatchewan's life blood. To support this, the government has proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan.

With work crews on Railway Avenue now moving over to drill test holes in adjacent lanes from last week, motorists driving by the Fas Gas on Railway Avenue are being asked to be extra careful today. On Wednesday from 7 a.m. through to 6 p.m.