Local News

Warman RCMP are cautioning motorists against travel on Highway 16 between Saskatoon and North Battleford, particularly near the town of Maymont.

From Feb. 10 to 16, I experienced one of the nation's best cultural immersion programs for youth called Encounters With Canada during its Arts and Culture Week.

The Saskatchewan NDP are set to select a new leader this weekend. The leadership vote takes place Saturday, and is being held in conjunction with the party's convention that runs from Friday to Sunday in Saskatoon.

A draft of the school year calendar for 2013-14 school year for Battlefords and area students has been developed to reflect the provincial government's new directive for all schools to provide 950 hours of instructional time per year.

The Blaine Lake Snowdrifterz held a successful snowmobile rally March 2.

March is Fraud Awareness Month in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Investigations - Economic Crime Section, Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority and the Saskatoon and Regina Police Services are joining forces to educate

It is a difficult situation and Humboldt isn't the only community facing it. People gathered at the City's Open House about infrastructure on February 26 all heard the same thing - it's a challenge everywhere.

The field house sponsored by Battlefords Tribal Council is now a reality, but the organization insists they are not through yet.

Celebrating power of youth

4-H clubs encourage individual growth in young people by assisting them in building self-confidence. One program designed to encourage self-growth is the annual public speaking presentation.