Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Weather doesn't co-operate with Battleford block party

The Battleford Community Spirit Group's block party in downtown Battleford Thursday was disappointingly dampened by the weather.

Jul 18, 2019 9:07 PM Read more >

Waste to electricity in B’ford?

A company has looked to Battleford as a site for a novel idea: turning waste into usable energy. Bill Roberts of Bzz Enterprises Ltd.

Jul 18, 2019 8:04 PM Read more >

How to make a dream come true - Freshii owners committed to healthy eating

A husband and wife team of entrepreneurs are bringing their dream of a healthy fast-food option for Battlefords residents to life.

Jul 18, 2019 4:47 PM Read more >

Tender awarded for re-roofing F.E. Holliday plant

North Battleford city council members have awarded the tender for the re-roofing of the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant. The contract was awarded to JR & Co. Roofing for $197,876 plus taxes.

Jul 18, 2019 4:36 PM Read more >

Big Bridge Party

The Gold Eagle Casino Events Centre was filled on the weekend with bridge players from around Saskatchewan and also from Alberta. It was the Gold Eagle Sectional Tournament, held July 12-14.

Jul 18, 2019 4:12 PM Read more >

Thunderstorm watch through early evening: Environment Canada

EAST CENTRAL — A thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Humboldt, Melfort, Tisdale and Nipawin regions. Environment Canada issued the watch on July 18 at 12:47 pm.

Jul 18, 2019 2:09 PM Read more >

NB towing RFP under fire from industry as possible kickback strategy

A request for proposals related to towing services in North Battleford is coming under fire from the industry, seen by some as a call for “kickbacks.

Jul 18, 2019 11:50 AM Read more >

RCMP hope public can help find Sheree Fertuck’s remains

In the hopes of finding the body of a woman believed to have been killed by her husband, Saskatchewan RCMP have released images of the areas that officers have searched since 2015.

Jul 18, 2019 11:07 AM Read more >

RCMP keeping close eye on Ness Creek weekend

Ness Creek Music Festival opens the gates on Thursday and Big River RCMP is prepared for the influx of people to the small rural community.

Jul 18, 2019 9:49 AM Read more >

Multicultural Council calls for Country Thunder to reject racism in performances

The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan has joined the Federated Sovereign Indigenous Nations in calling for Country Thunder Music Festivals to discontinue contracts with Williams and Ree due to their ongoing use of harmful stereotypes.

Jul 18, 2019 9:42 AM Read more >