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BHP positive about potash, but Jansen decision yet to be made

BHP positive about potash, but Jansen decision yet to be made

JANSEN — In a presentation to investors, BHP said potash as a commodity is still attractive to them, but made no indication about what their final decision on the proposed Jansen project would be.
Located - Battlefords RCMP seek public help locating Cassandra Fox

Located - Battlefords RCMP seek public help locating Cassandra Fox

Police warn not to approach her and to call 911
Restrictions easing, but impaired driving still a big no no

Restrictions easing, but impaired driving still a big no no

Go places, see people, do things, but plan a safe ride home: SGI
Summer Literacy Kits delivered to schools

Summer Literacy Kits delivered to schools

June 17 was a big day at a number of schools in North Battleford.
Hay River paints crosswalk in solidarity with Indigenous community

Hay River paints crosswalk in solidarity with Indigenous community

The Town of Hay River has painted feathers on a crosswalk to recognize the impact of residential schools on its community ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
2021-22 NESD budget to tap $1.3 million from reserves

2021-22 NESD budget to tap $1.3 million from reserves

EAST CENTRAL — The North East School Division (NESD) passed their 2021-22 budget, which is planned to draw approximately $1.3 million out of their $12.1 million reserves to balance the budget.
Inflation leads to chronic under-funding, $8M shortfall: Saskatoon school board

Inflation leads to chronic under-funding, $8M shortfall: Saskatoon school board

Saskatoon Board of Education officials are calling on the provincial government to include inflation as a factor in preparing their budget in the future. The board approved on Tuesday an operating budget of $287.
Four men wanted for human trafficking, Sask. RCMP Organized Crime unit issues Canada-wide warrants

Four men wanted for human trafficking, Sask. RCMP Organized Crime unit issues Canada-wide warrants

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for four men wanted following an 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North Unit (FSOC – North).
Onion Lake woman gets life in prison for Sparvier’s murder

Onion Lake woman gets life in prison for Sparvier’s murder

An Onion Lake woman was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 15 years for the murder of Braeden Alfred James Sparvier.
Hwy 16 bypass and Hwy 4 partially closed June 21-22

Hwy 16 bypass and Hwy 4 partially closed June 21-22

The City of North Battleford is reporting that parts of Highway 16 bypass and Highway 4 entering City will be closed June 21 and 22, with intermittent access. A single lane will be closed at a time. The reason is for geotechnical grade hole drilling.
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