Local News

Two speakers recently toured Northwest School Division schools, bringing inspiring and thought- provoking messages to both elementary and high school students.

The remnants of a 99 year old landmark located at the corner of Main Street and Railway Avenue in the community of Leask lay charred and smouldering at the end of the day Feb. 9 in what Blaine Lake RCMP are now calling a blaze of suspicious origin.

Three presentations were made at the Hafford/Blaine Lake Community Advisory Network annual meeting Feb. 7 in Hafford. Nurse Practitioner Kim Kenke presented the People Encouraging Action and Community Empowerment (PEACE), a community planning update.

The Village of Marcelin is preparing for its centennial celebrations to take place July 29-31 of this year. A recent announcement by Maurice Vellacott Conservative Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin confirms funding assistance.

The 2011 Junior Citizen of the Year, Kaytlin Hantke, was shocked when she heard her new title. "I didn't know I was nominated," said Hantke.

Volunteers will once again be selling Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Monthly Lottery tickets starting Tuesday, Feb. 22 at BUH Main Lobby. Tickets are $104 each, with only 1,200 being sold. There will be a total of 158 draws, awarding $50,000.

If there is one thing Canada is known for, a rich cultural diversity would likely top the list. Feb. 8, during a citizenship ceremony held at Fort Battleford, 52 people from 18 different countries became part of the cultural mosaic that is Canada.

What at first appeared to be a vehicle-pedestrian accident Wednesday, turned out to be a heart attack. North Battleford Fire and Emergency services responded to an EMS call at about 2:30 p.m.

A Prince Albert Parkland Health Region community advisory network annual meeting for the Hafford/Blaine Lake area was held Feb. 7 in Hafford with over 150 concerned residents in attendance.