Local News

It's been 33 years since Terry Fox dipped his foot in the Atlantic Ocean and set out on his Marathon of Hope, inspiring a nation in the process.

Local gangs appear to be taking to social media to instigate activity.

Both Maidstone and Lloydminster Rural RCMP detachments are reporting a marijuana bust in the region. On Thursday, Sept.

Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 108th Street Friday. The collision happened around 3 p.m.

The corner of Carlton Trail and Frontier Way was the scene of a motor vehicle collision with injuries Friday. According to North Battleford Fire Department, the incident took place around 6:15 p.m. It involved a mini-van and a small passenger car.

Upgrades are coming to beach facilities at the Resort Village of Cochin thanks to funding help from the federal government. Federal support of $13,150 was announced by Gerry Ritz, MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sept. 4.

Deputy Fire Chief Brian Wilson is departing the North Battleford Fire Department. Wilson, who had been deputy fire chief for operations and training in North Battleford, is moving on to the Moose Jaw Fire Department.

The 1200 block of 109th Street will be closed most of Tuesday for a suspected water main repair.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce have announced finalists in the categories for the annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. A total of 28 businesses have been nominated in six categories; meanwhile the 29th nominee, Anderson Pump House Ltd.

The 2013 Staples for Schools drive was launched Monday at the Staples location at Frontier Mall in North Battleford. The idea of the program is to provide those children in need with the tools and items they need for the school year.