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Rash of vehicle thefts investigated

Rash of vehicle thefts investigated

Opportunists have been making off with vehicles in the Cut Knife area, and RCMP are reminding residents to remove keys from vehicles and to lock them up.
Back to school after long weekend

Back to school after long weekend

The teachers are back and the kids are next. Teachers were in the schools starting Monday, Aug. 26. Students are to attend after Labour Day, on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
No injuries in three-vehicle crash

No injuries in three-vehicle crash

No one was injured when three vehicles were involved in a smash up at the intersection of Territorial Drive and 100th Street Thursday at about 2 p.m. according to the North Battleford Fire Department.
Canada thistle control

Canada thistle control

Canada thistle is a problematic perennial weed that reproduces mainly by creeping horizontal roots. It is shocking how aggressively these roots spread.

Busy summer for museum volunteers

It has been a busy summer at the Maidstone Museum, starting off with a wedding group using the buildings as a backdrop for their photos. The wedding party members were dressed in black and white.
Historical centre broken into

Historical centre broken into

The Cut Knife RCMP detachment is investigating a break and enter on Poundmaker First Nation. The incident is alleged to have happened between Aug. 22 and 23 at the Poundmaker Historical Centre on the reserve.
Stockpiling forages for winter

Stockpiling forages for winter

Winter it's hard to think about winter when it's 30 C outside and you're thinking about heading to the lake. The reality is, the grazing season is coming to an end.
Program helps kids needing supplies for school

Program helps kids needing supplies for school

A worthwhile local program is being conducted in conjunction with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Center to help local kids going back to school.
Frost damage and what to look for

Frost damage and what to look for

Fall frost can be detrimental to crops especially if development has been delayed.
Sunday in the Park hosts variety of events

Sunday in the Park hosts variety of events

The weather was ideal for the Blaine Lake public library's first Sunday in the Park Aug. 18. The evening began with musical entertainment by local musicians and singers.
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