Local News

Despite rising waters from the North Saskatchewan River it was not expected that floodwaters will impact on water treatment in North Battleford. There had been concern raised about Water Treatment Plant No. 1's low-lying location close to the river.

Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle rollover west of the Battlefords Saturday. The incident happened on Highway 40 around noon. The vehicle entered the ditch and landed on its roof, according to North Battleford Fire Department.

In a new policy for towns of over 1,000, the Ministry of Highways will be taking back jurisdiction over Highways No. 4 and 16 where they pass through Battleford town limits.

Efforts to document the stories of Canada's veterans have made their way back to the Battlefords for another visit.

A two vehicle collision at 103rd Street and 17th Avenue Thursday just after 6:30 p.m. sent one person to hospital. EMS, RCMP and the North Battleford Fire Department responded to the collision.

Honeywood (Dr A J Porter) Heritage Nursery near Parkside participated in the Shellbrook Parkland artisan tour the weekend of June 8 and 9.

" Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach ."- Aristotle. Michael Suchan sits in an oversized navy blue St. Augustine Hawks hoodie at his desk. His desk, which he leaves frequently to go teach gym, math, computers.

The town of Glaslyn is once again hosting a Summer Solstice Street Fair June 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. According to Gerry Stroshein of the Glaslyn and District Chamber of Commerce, the event will happen come rain or shine that day.

On the heels of their request to North Battleford council for more money, the North Battleford Water Doves synchronized swim club has received help by way of a community grant.

The Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery is one step closer to its planned expansion into the Merchants Bank of Canada building after a $50,000 donation from BHP Billiton.