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Snow clearing a priority for the city

Snow clearing a priority for the city

North Battleford crews have been busy this month clearing away snow all over the city, following the snowstorms this month. Winter arrived with a thud when the city received a massive dumping on Nov.
Another positive COVID-19 case at JPII

Another positive COVID-19 case at JPII

Light of Christ School Division is reporting there is another confirmed case of COVID-19 at John Paul II Collegiate.
Former Wynyard music teacher convicted of sexual assault to be sentenced in January

Former Wynyard music teacher convicted of sexual assault to be sentenced in January

WYNYARD — A former Saskatchewan music teacher convicted of sexually assaulting students will be sentenced in January 2021. Gerard Loehr, 57, was found guilty in Wynyard Provincial Court Nov.
SHA breaks down where people contract COVID-19 out in the community

SHA breaks down where people contract COVID-19 out in the community

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) broke down where people contracted COVID-19 last week in an update posted online Tuesday. “Saskatchewan has high rates of community transmission.
Former Saskatchewan music teacher convicted of sexual assault to be sentenced in January

Former Saskatchewan music teacher convicted of sexual assault to be sentenced in January

Former Saskatchewan music teacher convicted of sexually assaulting students will be sentenced Jan. 21, 2021. Gerard Loehr, 57, was found guilty in Wynyard Provincial Court Nov.
Deal reached between city and firefighters

Deal reached between city and firefighters

The City of North Battleford has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1756. Council has approved the four-year agreement, which covers the term Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2022.
P.A. woman accused of shooting, killing man, released on bail

P.A. woman accused of shooting, killing man, released on bail

An 18-year-old Prince Albert woman accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old man was released on bail. Lynessa Highway was arrested in October after a man was shot and killed Oct. 10, 2020, during an incident in the 1700 block of 14 Street West.
What do these four councillors have in common? They were part of JCI

What do these four councillors have in common? They were part of JCI

HUMBOLDT — While the Humboldt chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) has been disbanded for over a year, the service club’s impact on the city is still noticeable.
N.B. man denied bail in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

N.B. man denied bail in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

A North Battleford man accused of attempted murder was denied bail in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Trent Fox, 19, had a show cause hearing on Nov. 19.
Hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at age 86 from COVID-19

Hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at age 86 from COVID-19

Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose died Tuesday afternoon. Sasakamoose was long considered the first Indigenous player to suit up for a National Hockey League squad.
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