Local News

Styrofoam is becoming a big problem in REACT's efforts to administer local recycling programs. Despite not being a recyclable material, Styrofoam is popping up in nearly every recycling bin emptied by REACT.

In the small town of Watrous, the new nursing facility stands out like a brand new shiny penny and Carlton Trail College was proud to show it off.

The 800 block of 104th Street will be closed for most of the day (May 8 th ) for a curb stop repair. We anticipate a minor water disturbance during the curb stop replacement.

The North West Museum Association spring meeting was held at Glaslyn Seniors' Centre May 3. Stan McLeod registered the 43 museum representatives who attended.

After teaching in Unity for several years, instructor Lynsey Strus started "Revolution Dance" in September of 2013.

Western Development Museum and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society were recognized last week for a program to educate students about sustainable buildings.

The Battlefords Wildlife Federation Nature Centre location near Highway 4 is changing hands and broadening its focus.

Following an unusually high number of disasters that the Canadian Red Cross responded to in 2013, Canadians are being urged to take steps to be ready for the unexpected.

A north end business on the 2000 block of 100th Street has been the victim of an armed robbery. The incident was reported to RCMP shortly after 10 p.m. Monday.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 30 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 7. Among those calls were two false alarms, one false/nuisance 911 call and three traffic related reports.