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No more snooping into health records

A person’s health record is a very private thing, and yet it’s not always difficult to access someone else’s. Thanks to new amendments to The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA), people’s health privacy has been strengthened.

More access means more money for child and spousal support

Fortunately for many single parents and spouses, new amendments to The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Amendment Act means that collections have become easier for the Maintenance Enforcement Office (MEO).
Firearms charges laid

Firearms charges laid

THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION — A man has been arrested following a firearms complaint on Thunderchild First Nation. His name has been released; he is Quinton Elliot Wapass. According to RCMP, Monday at 8:52 p.m.

Generator stolen from a garage

RCMP Daily Report
18-year-old charged with assault

18-year-old charged with assault

RCMP Daily Report
New Location for Food Bank in the works

New Location for Food Bank in the works

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre has major plans to move their base of operations from downtown 101st Street to the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1202 - 105th St.
Appointments made to several committees

Appointments made to several committees

North Battleford city council has approved the appointment of the following individuals to committees at their meeting Monday, with the expiry dates noted for each. Archives Committee (exp. Dec.
Suspended sentence and probation for online bridge threat

Suspended sentence and probation for online bridge threat

An online threat to the Battlefords bridge that caused a panic on social media and in the community itself in September has resulted in a suspended sentence and 12 months probation to the accused.
Three-vehicle crash

Three-vehicle crash

Seven people were involved in a three-vehicle collision in front of the Territorial Mall Sunday at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday. According to the North Battleford Fire Department there were no injuries.
Lottery support appreciated

Lottery support appreciated

WILKIE — The Wilkie Curling Club appreciates the support of their 2014 trip of the month lottery.
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