Local News

There were no injuries reported in a carbon monoxide scare at the Drumming Hill Youth Centre near Saskatchewan Hospital outside North Battleford.

Permit values rebounded in March in North Battleford after taking a dip in February. According to the March numbers from City Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk, released last week, six building permits were issued for $3,788,000.

An effort is underway to dedicate a sports field in the Battlefords in honor of famed NFL running back Rueben Mayes.

There was interest Monday, but no bids submitted in a draw for 39 lots that are part of Phase III of the Fairview Heights subdivision. As a result, the 39 lots were up for sale as of Tuesday morning, on a first-come first-served basis.

The city has been tasked to look into addressing the slumping in the road on Douglas Avenue. The issue came up at city council April 9, when Councillor Brad Pattinson brought it up as an inquiry.

A new opportunity for community members is about to be launched in Humboldt.This spring, city residents who don't have a garden will be able to rent a plot in which they can grow their own produce, plants and flowers. St.

Some big changes are apparent to regular visitors to Territorial Place because of major renovations to the interior of the mall.

The rubble has been moved off the Jesus is Alive site, on orders from City Hall. North Battleford council issued an ultimatum to owner Olaf Peterson and the Jesus is Alive Association.

Housing starts are off to a slow start for the first three months of 2012 in the Battlefords. Only one housing start was reported for the first three months of 2012, compared to seven in 2011. The housing start is in the single-detached category.

Two minor vehicle accidents in North Battleford have resulted in property damage, but no injuries North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services attended a minor crash Monday at about 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of 100th Street and 19th Avenue.