Local News

RM OF NIPAWN — The provincial government is asking drivers to be aware of highway construction and work zones on Highway 255 near Tobin Lake this Canada Day long weekend.

EAST CENTRAL — With a passion for agriculture and years in the field of finance, Taylor Watt has been selected to be the new CEO of Community Futures NewSask.

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is in the red. How to turn it around was a prime focus of the remarks from Kali Weber, the Dekker Centre’s new general manager, at Monday’s North Battleford city council meeting.

EAST CENTRAL — Many areas in the province received rainfall from June 18 to 24.

The Bayliss family of Carnduff knows a thing or two about how it feels when a loved one goes missing. A year ago, on June 18, Rebecca Bayliss’ mother, Ruby Barnes, went missing from the Carlyle area.

Urban Treaty Day was celebrated at the Dekker Centre on Wednesday. A Grand Entry got things underway. There was also a mini competition powwow and various activities for children. Soup and bannock were be served.

HUMBOLDT — A Saskatoon-based competition aimed at encouraging women in business could be adapted to aid Humboldt’s economic development, said one of its founders.

Battleford taxpayers could see an infrastructure levy if town council approves them at a future council meeting.

EAST CENTRAL — Cumberland College and Parkland College have selected a new joint president. Mark Hoddenbagh is starting the job on July 2.

Police located Kevin Richard Petit, 33, of North Battleford, at a house in Battleford Wednesday afternoon. Battlefords RCMP had issued a request for the public's help in locating Petit on June 13.