Local News

Dumpster fires continue to be a headache and a nuisance for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services. The latest incident took place around 3:43 p.m. on Friday on the 100 block of Canola Avenue.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire at the back of a building on the 1400 block of 95th Street. The call came in at around 11:40 a.m. Sunday.

Gold Eagle Casino and Don Hilsendager received awards for their contributions to tourism Friday at the Tourism Awareness Week luncheon.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. today. Barricades will be set up on 101st Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue. The Department of Public Works and Engineering will be conducting a service repair. Traffic will be blocked off for most of the day.

There are many fascinating stories to hear and exciting places to visit in the region.

It was a time to sew. Tactile artists from across North America came together to share their love of the craft at the Saskatchewan Stitches Conference May 26 to June 5 at St. Peter's College in Muenster.

Members of the Humboldt branch of the Royal Canadian Legion gathered near the Legion section of the public cemetery in Humboldt on June 5 for annual Decoration Day ceremony.

Battleford Cowboy Christmas Parade founder Ray Cox is taking on a new challenge - singing and recording - but his goal is still to support the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund.

Friday, it was announced the Juno Award winning rock singer will be headlining the third annual Battlefords BridgeFest celebration. Joining Bif Naked will be The Sheepdogs and Chad Klinger as the opening performances on the main stage.

A family dog died during a fire in North Battleford early Wednesday. The fire broke out in a single story residence at the 1200 block of 109th Street. The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. The fire was contained to the kitchen area.