Local News

Motorists are being advised stretches of 102nd Street will be closed today as crews work to seal cracks in the road.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment had a busy weekend as they responded to more than 120 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19 and 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22.

Autopsies have been completed for two individuals found dead in the RM of Round Valley, 15 kilometres northeast of Unity Sept. 10. The autopsy for Shirley Parkinson, 56, and Donald Parkinson, 60, was completed Sept. 15 at Saskatoon City Hospital.

A man and woman are facing drug related charges after Spiritwood RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Spiritwood Friday.

The use of ATVs in the city limits is once again being condemned by City officials, this time, due to damage to the golf course. Mayor Ian Hamilton made known his disgust at Monday's municipal services meeting.

Building permits continue to be strong in the city of North Battleford thanks to vibrant commercial and industrial activity.

The 1100 block of 101st Street will be closed to traffic starting at 6 a.m. Monday as crews work to repair the water line to Speedy Cash. The business is located at 1185 - 101st St.

A prominent Northwest-area MLA has resigned for a new role in the petroleum sector. Lloydminster MLA Tim McMillan has resigned as a cabinet minister and as MLA to become president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 100th Street and 18th Avenue Friday afternoon.

It's still early, but the indication from Battlefords RCMP Detachment is that the hoped-for freeing up of police resources has begun with the arrival of new municipal enforcement officers this summer.