Local News

The Blaine Lake Playschool Co-operative held a barbecue hamburger and hot dog fundraiser May 17 on Main Street, Blaine Lake. The parents/caregivers had a variety of canned beverages and homemade baked items available.

The Credit Union CUPlex has just gone over budget.

The issue of whether North Battleford should allow for scavenging at the landfill was back at City Hall last week.

Provincial Health Minister Don McMorris announced the appointment of new board members to Saskatchewan's 12 regional health authorities May 22.

Plans are well underway for Maidstone's biggest annual celebration. July 1 is a great time to live in or visit the community as Canada Day welcomes an old time sports day with something for everyone.

The Blaine Lake & District Chamber of Commerce and Blaine Lake Economic Development Co-operative (BLEDCO-small business loan association) is co-hosting an information session for students in Grades 10 to 12 at Blaine Lake Composite school May 29.

CTV News is coming to a hometown near you next week. CTV Saskatoon has confirmed that the CTV Home Town Tour will be stopping in Northwest region communities next week from May 28 to June 1.

It is the chance of a lifetime. Humboldt native heptathlete Brianne Theisen is trying to make her way to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England.

Two Northwest heritage site preservation proposals were among 25 recently allocated funds by the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation. St.

Chad Leier's first job was packing and delivering groceries at the local co-op grocery story in his hometown of Unity. He also worked later as a summer labourer at the Sifto salt plant.