Local News

Two eastbound lanes on Railway Avenue in front of Fas Gas are closed today until 1 p.m. as crews take groundwater samples. The eastbound curb and northern-most eastbound lane at 391 Railway Avenue will be closed for the duration of the work.

Winter has arrived in the Northwest and SGI wants drivers to be prepared. "That first snowfall always seems to throw drivers for a loop," said Andrew Cartmell, president and CEO of SGI.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment responded to more than 130 calls for service over the three-day period between 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 and 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

A Husqvarna leaf blower has been stolen from a grain truck parked in a field near Rochaven Road. Cut Knife RCMP say the theft occurred during the day Oct. 4.

A vehicle fire on Thatcher Avenue Sunday had North Battleford Fire Department on the scene for about 45 minutes. According to NBFD the call came in at about 1:45 p.m.

The six SIGA gaming casinos in Saskatchewan have received the "highest accreditation" in responsible gambling from the Responsible Gambling Council. The announcement was made in a news release Oct. 30.

If you thought construction season was over, think again. Just in time for a significant snowfall, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has announced repair work will begin on the Battlefords Bridge.

Motorists are being advised Killdeer Drive is closed to through traffic today and tomorrow while Sanburn Construction crews work on a water and sewer connection to a new apartment building.

The snail's pace of renovations at the infamous 11th Avenue-102nd Street properties in North Battleford is starting to be a concern at City Hall.

A single-vehicle rollover caused the death of two men at the Moosomin First Nation Reserve access near Cochin Saturday evening. At approximately 4:14 p.m.